Alitalia trade unions call further strike Oct 9 as talks falter
24 September 2006Alitalia SpA trade unions have called for a 24-hour strike on Oct 9 in addition to one already set for Sept 29, as talks with management on restructuring falter, Il Sole 24 Ore reported.
In talks Friday, the unions opposed plans for the airline to sell its information technology and administrative activities. Unions and management are due to meet again on Monday, while unions are also asking for intervention of prime minister Romano Prodi.
source: Forbes
