# Labor disputes at Fondazione San Pio

> Live situation record from CLSTR: https://clstr.news/situations/labor-disputes-at-fondazione-san-pio
> Updated: 2026-09-29T08:22:28.000Z. Sources: 5. Developments: 2.

The Fondazione San Pio da Pietrelcina in San Giovanni Rotondo has begun a collective redundancy procedure impacting 38 employees, including sacristans, receptionists, and order service personnel.

The Foundation attributed the decision to economic pressures stemming from rising personnel costs following the renewal of the 2026-2029 CCNL Sacristi contract, as well as a decline in the number of pilgrims. Labor unions Filcams and Fisascat Cisl have opposed the move, arguing that workers should not bear the burden of reduced donations and criticizing potential plans to outsource essential services to third parties.

## Timeline

### 2026-09-29: Fondazione San Pio initiates collective redundancies in San Giovanni Rotondo

The Fondazione San Pio da Pietrelcina in San Giovanni Rotondo has announced collective redundancies for 38 employees, citing rising costs and declining pilgrim numbers.

2 sources. https://clstr.news/cluster/fondazione-san-pio-initiates-collective-redundancies-in-san-giovanni-rotondo

### 2026-09-14: Sanctuary of San Pio da Pietrelcina introduces new liturgical paraments

The Sanctuary of San Pio da Pietrelcina has unveiled new liturgical vestments featuring a stylized cross, alongside the commencement of solemn novena celebrations in San Giovanni Rotondo.

3 sources. https://clstr.news/cluster/sanctuary-of-san-pio-da-pietrelcina-introduces-new-liturgical-paraments

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