CGIL and Tiemme Transport Workers Schedule National General Strike in Siena
Siena, Tuscany, Italy · Nov 20, 2026
Is it still on?
SOONAnnounced for Nov 20. Not started yet.
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The Tea in three lines
- Why they are protesting
- Protesters oppose current economic and social policies, rising inflation, and government budget measures they claim increase social inequality.
- What they want
- Demands include increased funding for healthcare, education, public transport, housing, and higher wages and pensions.
- What changed
- Nov 9: CGIL and Tiemme transport workers announced a 24-hour national general strike scheduled for November 20, 2026.
Both sides
What protesters want
- Increased funding for healthcare and education
- Investment in public transport and housing
- Higher wages and pensions
- Fair energy and industrial transition
- Opposition to current budget law measures
Organised by: CGIL, Filt Cgil
What authorities say
No official response reported in the sources.
The full story
The CGIL trade union and Tiemme transport workers have announced a 24-hour national general strike in Siena for November 20, 2026. The action coincides with a European student mobilization day. In Siena, the CGIL has organized a march starting at the San Prospero fountain at 9:30 a.m., ending at the Camera del Lavoro. The union demands increased investment in public services, including healthcare, education, and transport, while opposing government budget policies they argue favor the wealthy and exacerbate social inequality. Additionally, the transport sector will participate in the strike, with Tiemme announcing that services will only be guaranteed during specific morning and midday windows. The union criticizes the government for failing to consult with social partners regarding the current budget law and calls for a shift in economic priorities.
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