International solidarity pours in for criminalized Italian trade unionists of Piacenza
On July 19, eight trade unionists were apprehended by the Italian police on orders of the Piacenza Prosecutor’s Office for organizing strikes and unionizing
Migrants in Italy live and work in increasingly precarious conditions
A joint report by the Italian Labor Ministry and the National Association of Italian Municipalities found that at least 10,000 migrant farm workers in Italy are living in extremely precarious housing. The study has revealed just one aspect of the broader conditions of exploitation and uncertainty faced by migrant workers in the country
Protests break out in Italy against persecution of trade unionists
On July 19, eight trade unionists were apprehended by the police on the orders of the Piacenza Prosecutor’s Office for organizing strikes and unionizing
The fascist assault on a union in Italy: Some thoughts
On October 9, during a demonstration against the government’s measures to limit the spread of the pandemic, right-wing nationalist forces attacked the headquarters of the major union CGIL in Rome. What lies behind that assault and how can it be framed?
A letter from Italy in the time of coronavirus
Only a complete paradigm change, with huge government investment in the economy, in public services and job creation, will save us from the worst effects of this disaster
- Brazil approves end to 6×1 work schedule and reduction of the work week to 40 hours
- Israel kills 31 people in Lebanon on the eve of Eid al-Adha
- Israel carries out sixth consecutive Eid massacre in Gaza
- Far-right Janez Janša to return for fourth government term in Slovenia
- With peace deal nearly final, US launches fresh attacks on Iran
