Flotilla blocked: tomorrow, October 3rd, Italy could be brought to a standstill due to a general strike.

The CGIL (Italian General Confederation of Labour) has announced a general strike for Friday, October 3, following the latest developments regarding the Israeli attack on the Flotilla. USB (United States Bank) has also called for a strike. The Cobas (Italian General Confederation of Labour) had also called for a strike some time ago. Italy risks a real standstill because this strike is likely to have larger numbers than last week's.

Possible disruptions to transport and school

According to the union, this incident represents an "attack on workers" and further evidence of intolerance toward those who oppose certain international policies. Alongside the CGIL, as mentioned, the USB has also called for a mobilization, intending to bring the country to a standstill in protest.

In conjunction with the general strike, a stop to the trains, which will run from midnight until 8:59 PM on Friday, October 3. Therefore, for those forced to travel, the day promises to be particularly difficult, with severe transport disruptions. The strike is also likely to see widespread participation in the school sector.

Transport Minister Matteo Salvini, however, has anticipated that the government may resort to compulsory labor to ensure the smooth operation of public services, not considering the reason given by the unions to be justified, as it does not fall within the cases justifying the lack of notice for a strike.

Strike sparked after the blockade of the Flotilla

La protest This is the culmination of a series of actions undertaken by the unions, who had already warned of the potential consequences should the Israeli authorities block the Flotilla. The detention of the vessels, which occurred off the coast of Gaza, thus triggered the decision to take to the streets, with the clear aim of drawing attention to a situation that, for the unions, cannot be ignored. Citizens and workers, therefore, are preparing for a day of protest that could involve various sectors, with repercussions on the entire national mobility system.