(ANSA) - Rome, December 12 - Leaders of the CGIL and UIL
national trade union federations said that more than 60% of
members turned out for Friday's general strike across Italy,
adding that translated into about 1.5 million protestors in 54
events.
Union leaders said they felt "strong satisfaction" with the
turnout, and in a statement called it "an extraordinary day"
that will lead to change.
The unions were protesting changes to the government's 1970
labour law affecting job security.
Across the country, the strike and rallies against the
government caused massive disruption, with public transport
services badly affected.
Union leaders say more than 60% of members protested-update2
'Extraordinary day' of change, says labour groups