# Italian justice worker contract protests

> Live situation record from CLSTR: https://clstr.news/situations/italian-justice-worker-contract-protests
> Updated: 2026-09-21T09:51:28.000Z. Sources: 11. Developments: 2.

Labor unions, led by Fp Cgil, have organized nationwide protests and flash mobs in Italian cities such as Florence, Taranto, and Genoa to demand the stabilization of judicial staff. Approximately 1,500 to 1,600 workers, hired through the National Recovery and Resilience Plan (PNRR) for the Ministry of Justice, face job insecurity as their contracts are scheduled to expire on September 30.

Union leaders argue that these employees, including technical officials and data entry operators, have been essential in reducing judicial backlogs and improving processing times. They warn that the loss of this expertise would exacerbate staffing shortages in courts and juvenile tribunals. 

To address the situation, the union is calling for an immediate extension of contracts until at least December 31 and is urging the government to allocate resources in the upcoming budget law to facilitate permanent hiring.

## Timeline

### 2026-09-21: Italian justice workers protest against contract expirations

Italian unions are protesting the upcoming expiration of contracts for approximately 1,500 judicial workers hired via the PNRR, demanding permanent employment to prevent staffing shortages.

9 sources. https://clstr.news/cluster/italian-justice-workers-protest-against-contract-expirations

### 2026-09-18: Italian justice workers protest PNRR contract expirations

Italian justice workers hired via PNRR funds face contract expirations on September 30, prompting nationwide Fp Cgil protests demanding permanent stabilization and contract extensions.

2 sources. https://clstr.news/cluster/italian-justice-workers-protest-pnrr-contract-expirations

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