Tag Archives: Si Cobas

Trade union leader released after three days of protests across Italy

Posted on 2017/01/30 by Struggles in Italy

The national coordinator of the Si Cobas trade union was released on bail yesterday after his lawyer stated that the accusations against him are beginning to collapse. Aldo Milani, the head of Si Cobas was arrested on Friday during negotiations … Continue reading →

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[en] Granarolo protesters march through Bologna [photos]

Posted on 2014/02/03 by Struggles in Italy

Bologna saw 1,000 people marching on February 1st, to bring the claims of Granarolo workers to the attention of local and national authorities. There were logistics workers not only from Granarolo’s own warehouse but also from other warehouses across Northern … Continue reading →

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[fr] Un militant syndicaliste sauvagement agressé à Milan

Posted on 2014/01/26 by Struggles in Italy

Thanks to LabourStart for this translation. Here the original article in English.  Le mardi 14 Janvier, dans le nord de Milan, le syndicaliste Fabio Zerbini a été sauvagement battu par deux hommes soupçonnés d’être liés au crime organisé italien. Fabio … Continue reading →

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[en] Granarolo workers demanding reinstatements are attacked by the police [video]

Posted on 2014/01/26 by Struggles in Italy

Around 100 workers at the Granarolo warehouse in Bologna have been protesting for eight months, demanding better working conditions, better wages, the repeal of Bossi-Fini law and the reinstatement of 51 colleagues who were fired in reprisal for their involvement in … Continue reading →

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[en] Trade unionist savagely beaten in Milan

Posted on 2014/01/20 by Struggles in Italy

On Tuesday 14th January, in northern Milan, trade unionist Fabio Zerbini was brutally beaten by two men suspected to be connected with Italian organised crime. Fabio Zerbini is a co-ordinator for the SI Cobas, a base union that is active … Continue reading →

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[en] 500 logistics workers march through Bologna

Posted on 2013/06/03 by Struggles in Italy

At least 500 people joined the demonstration organized by the Si Cobas union in Bologna, to protest against the layoff of 50 logistics workers who have been involved, over the last few months, in harsh struggles for fair salaries and … Continue reading →

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