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Workers march in Italy to protest against government's budget law and low salaries

Video. Striking workers in Italy demand wage hikes amid soaring inflation

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Italy's main unions held a nationwide strike on Friday to protest a proposed budget law.

Workers went on strike across a number of cities in Italy, demanding higher wages for teachers, nurses and public servants in order to match the rising inflation of the past 3 years.

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They also called for new hires in areas facing staff shortages as well as better regulation of temporary contracts.

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