Politics · Italy · 15 hrs ago
School strikes planned across Italy and in Livorno province on 16 October
Two school-sector strikes are planned for 16 October 2026 in Italy.
The national action was called by the SISA union, while a separate strike was called by USB Public Employment School in Livorno province.
The Ministry of Education and Merit announced the actions in a notice issued on 9 October.
The strikes cover workers in the education and research sector.
Schools affected must assess possible disruption to teaching and services.
They must follow the procedures set out in strike rules.
The notice does not specify how many schools or workers will take part.
A school-sector strike is planned across Italy on Friday, 16 October 2026.
A separate strike is planned at schools in Livorno province.
SISA called the national action, while USB Pubblico Impiego Scuola called the Livorno action.
The Education and Merit Ministry said schools should assess possible effects on classes and services.
- Who
- SISA called the national strike, and USB Pubblico Impiego Scuola called the strike in Livorno province.
- What
- Two school-sector strike actions are planned.
- When
- Friday, 16 October 2026.
- Where
- Nationwide in Italy, with a separate action limited to schools in Livorno province.
- Why
- Not stated.
This story does not have two clearly opposing sides.
The Education and Merit Ministry issued notice No. 60 about the strike actions.
The national school-sector strike and the separate Livorno province strike are planned.
- National action
- Called by SISA
- Livorno action
- Called by USB Pubblico Impiego Scuola
- Date
- Friday, 16 October 2026
- Ministry notice
- No. 60, issued 9 October 2026
Sources
Related news
Venice mayor meets justice minister to discuss local needs
Bologna centre-right considers primaries to choose 2027 mayoral candidate
Only about 20 deputies attend Giorgetti’s report to Italy’s Chamber
Investigators check school computers in ricin poisoning case
Fontana says idea for a northern association within the Lega is moving ahead
Italian Parliament debates budget plan and proposed deviation
70 of 87 Trento teachers decline to accompany school trips
Italy’s Budget Heads to Cabinet as Giorgetti Pledges to Meet EU Targets
Salvini resigns as League leader ahead of Milan congress
South Tyrol union seeks €500 energy bonus as Alperia appointments spark row
