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Teatro La Fenice staff confirm strikes for November season premieres

Venice, Veneto, Italy · since Nov 13, 2026

Is it still on?

SOONAnnounced for Nov 13. Not started yet.

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Why they are protesting
Staff cite poor labor relations, organizational issues, lack of professional recognition, and management transparency concerns.
What they want
Improved labor relations, better work organization, transparent hiring, and recognition of professional roles.
What changed
Nov 5: Workers voted to confirm strikes for November 13 and 28 after rejecting management's proposals.
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What protesters want

  • Improve labor relations
  • Better work organization
  • Transparent hiring processes
  • Recognition of professional roles

Organised by: Rappresentanza sindacale unitaria (RSU)

What authorities say

Superintendent Nicola Colabianchi expressed 'bitterness and regret' regarding the strike decision and raised concerns about the impact on the public.4

The full story

Staff at the Teatro La Fenice in Venice have voted to proceed with strikes on November 13 and 28, threatening the premieres of the opera 'Fedora' and the symphonic season. The decision follows failed negotiations between the theatre's management and the Unified Trade Union Representation (RSU). Workers expressed dissatisfaction with labor relations, organizational management, and the handling of a recent trip to Shanghai. While the theatre's superintendent, Nicola Colabianchi, presented a document with proposals and contractual clarifications, the assembly deemed them insufficient. The RSU stated that the management's response failed to address structural issues or provide transparency regarding hiring and governance. Superintendent Colabianchi expressed regret over the decision, noting the potential impact on the public and the theatre's cultural standing.

Timeline

  1. Workers voted by a large majority to confirm strikes scheduled for November 13 and 28.134

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