Overview

• Italy’s Commissione di garanzia declared the Oct. 3 general strike illegitimate for violating the 10-day pre-notice requirement.
• The watchdog deemed unions’ reliance on Article 2, paragraph 7 of Law 146/90 “inconferente,” saying the exception does not apply in this case.
• The authority warned unions that failure to comply could trigger proceedings and sanctions under the strike law.
• Transport Minister Matteo Salvini signaled he is ready to issue precettazione for public transport and to brief cabinet on potential tougher penalties, currently in the €2,500–€50,000 range.
• CGIL confirmed the mobilization with over 100 demonstrations, said it will challenge the ruling, and escalated a political clash that included exchanges between Maurizio Landini and Prime Minister Giorgia Meloni.