Unions set to mobilise in response to government decree

Italy

The public service federations Fp Cgil, Cisl Fp and Uil Pa are set to mobilise their members in central government in response to a government decree issued on 19 October which undermines the role of the trade unions in collective bargaining and in dealing with issues such as on smart working and innovation in public services. The unions argue that the decree fails to address the impact of years of underinvestment in central government in relation to technological and organisational innovation as well as training. It will mean a increased management discretion and a reduced role for trade unions The federations are particularly concerned about the timing of the decree which comes just before negotiations are about to start over the next three-year agreement covering central government workers.

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