Italian I.R. ‑ Environments

I‑ Pattern of Industrial Conflict

•Work days lost second highest in course after Canada 1999-2003

•Most strikes short and called by local grass roots levels

•1984-2001 most strikes over bread and butter issues rather than ideological or political ones

•Frequent short strikes during agreement negotiations at all levels


	Work days lost second highest in course after Canada 1988-97
	Concentrated in services and public admin so high profile
	Few large one-day political strikes account for much of loss

	Frequent short strikes during agreement negotiations at all levels
	Strike cycle related to bargaining cycle
	Still wildcat strikes and short general strikes common