Italian municipalities grapple with waste and transport service problems

In Scalea, Calabria, the unions FIADEL and UIL Trasporti have declared a state of agitation among all workers of the MIA Multiservizi waste‑collection firm. They cite unpaid overtime, low pay and demanding double‑shift schedules, and warn that the summer waste‑collection service could be disrupted if the dispute continues. The unions have sent a formal complaint to the Scalea mayor and the prefect, urging intervention before the current contract expires in June 2027.

In the town of Capranica‑Sutri, Lazio, commuters have reported multiple shortcomings at the local railway station, including inadequate public restrooms, a dangerously loose door, lack of sheltered waiting areas, and poor accessibility for people with reduced mobility. Users also note insufficient public‑transport links to nearby villages. They are calling on municipal authorities and the regional rail operator to address these deficiencies.