Italian cities negotiate public‑sector hiring amid union unrest

The municipality of Genoa is preparing a protocol with unions that would raise planned municipal hires to 255 in 2026 and 187 in 2027, up from the original targets of 198 and 125. The proposal aims to address the agitation among city workers, with the mayor citing a constructive climate and the need for measurable commitments before any suspension of the strike can be considered.

In Cosenza, the CISL union warned that the failed transfer of AMACO’s public‑transport branch threatens the jobs of 108 workers. The union is calling for urgent political intervention to protect the entire employment pool and maintain local transport services, emphasizing that the consortium’s decision to halt the acquisition triggers a judicial custodial process.