CGIL Secretary General Maurizio Landini announced a general strike for November 29 following unsuccessful budget discussions with the government. The government has indicated limited room for changes in the proposed budget, which Landini criticized as inadequate for addressing the country’s future needs. He highlighted concerns over insufficient salary increases for public employees, given inflation rates, and criticized the government’s focus on defense spending while neglecting essential sectors like healthcare and education. Landini’s remarks reflect ongoing tensions between labor unions and government fiscal policies in Italy.