Strikes

Fiequimetal issues strike notice for CGTP demonstration day

The Fiequimetal federation has called a 24-hour strike for 21 November to allow workers to join the CGTP-IN national demonstration. The stoppage covers the entire 24-hour period of 21 November, with potential variations for shift workers, and includes all sectors represented by Fiequimetal unions, such as metallurgy, chemicals, energy, and mining.

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If you work in industrial sectors represented by Fiequimetal (such as metallurgy, chemicals, or energy), you may experience workplace disruption or facility closures on 21 November due to this strike.

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