Overview

• Italy’s Commissione di garanzia deemed the nationwide walkout illegitimate for lack of required notice.
• Transport Minister Matteo Salvini labeled the strike unlawful, warned of personal penalties, and said he proposed tougher sanctions to the cabinet.
• Under Law 146/1990, individual workers face fines only if a precettazione is issued, which did not occur in this case.
• CGIL leader Maurizio Landini defended the action by invoking article 2, comma 7 on emergency strikes and pledged to contest any punitive measures.
• Large demonstrations unfolded in Rome and other cities with public-transport disruptions, and opposition leader Elly Schlein joined the CGIL march.