A series of strikes and rallies is taking place around Italy today (28 January) following Fiat union FIOM’s call for a series of eight hour nationwide walkouts.

The union, which has consistently opposed new productivity proposals by the Italian automaker, says it achieved an 80% turnout at Mirafiori, scene of a bitter dispute involving new working practices.

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Many other plants are also on strike according to FIOM, such as Fiat Auto Cassino, Melfi, Piedmont and Terni.

“Taking place throughout Italy the general strike of metalworkers – eight hours per shift – has today [been] called [by] the FIOM-CGIL,” said a union statement.

“There are currently 18 regional events and four provincial events.”

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