General strike against the pro-Pal movement, Minister Salvini's reaction: "They're criminals."

Today, October 3, the general strike called by CGIL and USB in solidarity with the Global Sumud Flotilla involved thousands of workers and citizens, causing delays and disruptions in several cities, including Pisa. The protest, which continued despite political tensions, sparked debate over strike rules, sanctions for unions, and the government's role in ensuring the right to strike without compromising essential services.

The Minister of Infrastructure and Transport, Matteo Salvini , has been closely monitoring the situation, stressing the need to respect the rules and announcing his intention to increase sanctions on trade unions in the event of future violations.

Pro-Pal general strike: no requisition, future sanctions

The general strike called by CGIL and USB in solidarity with the Global Sumud Flotilla took place without any orders. During a briefing to the Council of Ministers, Minister of Infrastructure and Transport Matteo Salvini emphasized the need to respect the strike rules and announced his intention to impose tougher future sanctions on unions that fail to comply.

The Ministry of Transport has clarified that, to date, workers do not face individual fines in the absence of a requisition: potential fines—ranging from €2,500 to €50,000—apply to the organizations that call for the strike. Salvini and the government, however, intend to amend the current legislation, Law No. 146 of 1990, to increase penalties and introduce mechanisms similar to bail for those organizing demonstrations.

Pro-Pal marches: Minister Salvini's harsh reaction

Matteo Salvini harshly addressed the incidents that occurred today, October 3, during demonstrations related to the general transport strike. The Deputy Prime Minister expressed solidarity with the police officers injured in Pisa, where protesters invaded the airport runway, and with the officers involved in similarclashes in Bologna, Salerno, and Florence.

" Solidarity with the police officers injured today in Pisa while protesters invaded the airport runway, and with all the officers injured in the last few hours during clashes with Pro-Pal in Bologna, Salerno, and Florence. And a thought for all the workers and passengers affected. These are not strikers: they are criminals ."