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Staff at the Italian prime minister's secretariat are on strike because they are now only allowed to work from home once a week, down from two days.
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Rome, Italy
Who
Giorgia Meloni’s staff, USB union
What
Staff at the Italian prime minister's secretariat are on strike because they are now only allowed to work from home once a week, down from two days.
When
Thu, 11 Jun 2026 21:45:07 GMT · 6h 34m ago
Where
Rome, Italy ·
Why
The staff argue that overcrowded offices, crumbling buildings, pest infestations, and Rome’s traffic make commuting difficult, in addition to poor office conditions like inadequate air conditioning, water infiltration, and pest issues.
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This strike highlights a growing tension between employee demands for flexible work arrangements and institutional needs for in-office presence, potentially affecting government operations in Italy. The situation also draws attention to the quality of government workplaces.
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2 events in this thread- Currently Reading6h 34m agoStaff at the Italian prime minister's secretariat are on strike because they are now only allowed to work from home once a week, down from two days.
- War & Conflict6h 34m agoStaff at the Italian prime minister's secretariat are on strike because they must reduce their work-from-home days from two to one per week.Open article