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Image for article: Which countries have the most <b>strikes</b> in the EU? - EuronewsStatus Unknown

Which countries have the most strikes in the EU? - Euronews

7 DAY AGO
PUBLISHED JUN 12, 2026, 7:13 AM ET
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So, where have workers raised their voices the loudest? Many European countries are often stereotyped as being prone to going on strike, and recent ...

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Road Transport (buses, trucking, taxis)Hospitals & ClinicsPublic Administration (non-elected staff, local gov)
Image for article: Italian Arts Collectives Call For &#39;General Cultural <b>Strike</b>&#39; On June 12 - ArtforumStatus Unknown

Italian Arts Collectives Call For 'General Cultural Strike' On June 12 - Artforum

9 DAY AGO
PUBLISHED JUN 09, 2026, 7:24 PM ET
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On June 12 a nationwide strike is planned by Italian arts workers. The strike is in part organized by the Art Not Genocide Alliance.

ITALY
Arts & Culture
Image for article: Italian Arts <b>Workers</b> Announce Nationwide <b>Strike</b> - HyperallergicStatus Unknown

Italian Arts Workers Announce Nationwide Strike - Hyperallergic

10 DAY AGO
PUBLISHED JUN 08, 2026, 4:23 PM ET
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Italian labor unions, cultural workers' associations, and grassroots collectives have joined the call for a national strike across the country's ...

ITALY
Arts & Culture
Image for article: Train strike on Thursday 11 June: 3,000 railway workers risk their jobsStatus Unknown

Train strike on Thursday 11 June: 3,000 railway workers risk their jobs

14 DAY AGO
PUBLISHED JUN 04, 2026, 12:49 PM ET
en.ilsole24ore.com(opens in a new tab)

The trade unions are calling the Ministry of Transport into question over the tender for the management of Intercity trains, which it chose to ...

ITALY
Rail & Metro
Image for article: Italian rank-and-file unions hold nationwide strike against austerity and warStatus Unknown

Italian rank-and-file unions hold nationwide strike against austerity and war

17 DAY AGO
PUBLISHED JUN 02, 2026, 1:12 AM ET
wsws.org(opens in a new tab)

WSWS reporters spoke to members of the SI-Cobas rank-and-file union, which mainly organizes logistics workers, at a demonstration in Rome.

ITALY
Shipping & PortsSchools & UniversitiesOther Logistics
Image for article: May 29 general strike in Italy: What way forward for the working class?Planned

May 29 general strike in Italy: What way forward for the working class?

21 DAY AGO
PUBLISHED MAY 28, 2026, 10:50 AM ET
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To defeat Meloni, workers striving for political independence from the union bureaucracy and the parliamentary parties must be deepened through ...

Start: May 29End: May 29
ITALY
Road Transport (buses, trucking, taxis)Other TransportOther Logistics
Image for article: Kering <b>Employees</b> Held <b>Strike</b> in Italy to <b>Protest</b> McQueen Layoffs - WWDSettled

Kering Employees Held Strike in Italy to Protest McQueen Layoffs - WWD

29 DAY AGO
PUBLISHED MAY 20, 2026, 7:10 PM ET
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MILAN — “Kering cuts but does not sew.” This was the strike slogan chanted by the French group's employees in Italy protesting against the ...

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Specialty Retail (coffee chains, fashion, electronics)Light Manufacturing (consumer goods, electronics, textiles)
Image for article: Historic strike hits Venice BiennaleSettled

Historic strike hits Venice Biennale

38 DAY AGO
PUBLISHED MAY 11, 2026, 1:03 PM ET
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“The strike and protest organised by Anga and Italian cultural workers in solidarity with Palestine shows that the Biennale Foundation cannot ...

Start: May 8End: May 8
ITALY
Arts & Culture
Image for article: Dozens of Venice Biennale Artists Withdraw From Awards En Masse - HyperallergicOngoing

Dozens of Venice Biennale Artists Withdraw From Awards En Masse - Hyperallergic

40 DAY AGO
PUBLISHED MAY 09, 2026, 5:39 PM ET
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Almost half of the artists in the international exhibition plus 16 national pavilions signed onto a statement of withdrawal in solidarity with the ...

Start: May 854 workers
ITALY
Arts & Culture
Image for article: What do we mean by ultra-leftism?Status Unknown

What do we mean by ultra-leftism?

40 DAY AGO
PUBLISHED MAY 09, 2026, 12:44 PM ET
socialistworker.co.uk(opens in a new tab)

Revolutionary socialists are often accused of being “ultra-left”. Labour Party loyalists have used the accusation to smear socialists organising ...

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Journalism & PublishingUncategorized
Image for article: Strike Rocks Venice Biennale as Thousands Flood StreetsOngoing

Strike Rocks Venice Biennale as Thousands Flood Streets

41 DAY AGO
PUBLISHED MAY 09, 2026, 4:31 AM ET
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Marchers rally behind a colorful banner protesting genocide in Palestine. Protesters march from Viale Garibaldi toward the Arsenale during a ...

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Arts & Culture
Image for article: Italian Dockworkers Call for a <b>Strike</b> if Detained Activists Are Not Released - Left VoicePlanned

Italian Dockworkers Call for a Strike if Detained Activists Are Not Released - Left Voice

41 DAY AGO
PUBLISHED MAY 09, 2026, 1:02 AM ET
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While the two activists have been on hunger strike since their detention, Italian port workers—who last fall organized several days of general strikes ...

Start: May 18End: May 18
FRANCEITALY
Shipping & PortsOther Logistics
Image for article: Venice Biennale <b>strike</b> sees more than 15 pavilions temporarily or partially closeOngoing

Venice Biennale strike sees more than 15 pavilions temporarily or partially close

41 DAY AGO
PUBLISHED MAY 08, 2026, 2:58 PM ET
theartnewspaper.com(opens in a new tab)

A total of 237 curators, artists and art workers are said to be involved. Dries Verhoeven, the artist representing the Netherlands this year, stood ...

Start: May 8237 workers
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Journalism & PublishingArts & CultureOther Media/Entertainment
Image for article: Several Venice Biennale pavilions shut in <b>protest</b> over inclusion of Israel - The GuardianOngoing

Several Venice Biennale pavilions shut in protest over inclusion of Israel - The Guardian

41 DAY AGO
PUBLISHED MAY 08, 2026, 1:20 PM ET
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... workers' strike today, it is not possible to open the British pavilion.” The sign said the pavilion would open on Saturday, but once extra staff ...

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Arts & Culture
Image for article: Historic Strike Disrupts Biennale as Thousands March in VeniceOngoing

Historic Strike Disrupts Biennale as Thousands March in Venice

41 DAY AGO
PUBLISHED MAY 08, 2026, 11:02 AM ET
hyperallergic.com(opens in a new tab)

Dozens of national pavilions were partially or fully shut down in a strike for Palestine and for workers' rights.

Start: May 8End: May 9
ITALY
Arts & CultureNon-profit & NGOs
Image for article: An Unprecedented 24-Hour <b>Strike</b> Could Upend the Venice Biennale | Artnet NewsSettled

An Unprecedented 24-Hour Strike Could Upend the Venice Biennale | Artnet News

42 DAY AGO
PUBLISHED MAY 07, 2026, 4:07 PM ET
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It has so far been signed by over 230 Biennale participants, including 113 artists, 38 curators, and 85 art workers. Biennale organizers said that ...

Start: May 8End: May 8230 workers
ITALY
Journalism & PublishingArts & Culture

Workers Struggles: Europe, Middle East & Africa

42 DAY AGO
PUBLISHED MAY 07, 2026, 2:24 PM ET
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May Day general strike in Italy heralds month of strikes against falling living standards; Unison ends long pay strike at Mining Museum in England ...

OngoingStart: May 1End: May 29
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Image for article: Artists, Cultural Workers Plan Strike for Venice Biennale in Protest of Israel’s ParticipationPlanned

Artists, Cultural Workers Plan Strike for Venice Biennale in Protest of Israel’s Participation

43 DAY AGO
PUBLISHED MAY 07, 2026, 5:37 AM ET
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An anti-Israel collective announced a 24-hour strike for artists and cultural workers on Friday, the day before the 61st Venice Biennale opens to ...

ITALY
Arts & Culture
Image for article: Ahead of Opening, Protests, Planned Strike Loom Over Venice BiennalePlanned

Ahead of Opening, Protests, Planned Strike Loom Over Venice Biennale

43 DAY AGO
PUBLISHED MAY 07, 2026, 4:07 AM ET
artforum.com(opens in a new tab)

Cultural workers announced a 24 hour strike ahead of the Venice Biennale's opening. Protests at the Giardini and Russian pavilion took place ...

Start: May 8End: May 9
ITALY
Journalism & PublishingArts & Culture
Image for article: Cultural workers at Venice Biennale to strike over Israel’s participationSettled

Cultural workers at Venice Biennale to strike over Israel’s participation

43 DAY AGO
PUBLISHED MAY 06, 2026, 11:11 AM ET
theartnewspaper.com(opens in a new tab)

Cultural workers and participants at the Venice Biennale plan to go on strike later this week (8 May) in protest at Israel's participation in the ...

Start: May 8End: May 8
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