Italy: USI-CIT calls a national general strike on May 1
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USI-CIT’s national general strike for 1 May 2026 remains confirmed and now includes adhesion from COBAS Lavoro Privato. Transport and schools are excluded by regulatory notice, with firefighters limited to the morning shift.
This alert was originally created on 10 April 2026.
Effective Dates
Updates
May 2, 2026
✅ Completed
The USI-CIT national general strike took place on 1 May 2026 as planned. The regulator excluded the entire transport sector and schools, and limited firefighters to the morning shift; local public bodies warned of possible service disruptions and COBAS Lavoro Privato confirmed adhesion in company/municipal notices.
Apr 30, 2026
✎ Update
As of 30 April 2026, the 1 May 2026 USI‑CIT national general strike remains confirmed and has gained support from COBAS Lavoro Privato. The regulator notes that the entire transport sector and schools are excluded, with firefighters limited to the morning shift.
Organizer
- USI-CIT
Affected Locations
- Italy (national)
Sources
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