Workers of automotive sector march during a demonstration in Rome on the occasion of their national strike, October 18, 2024
ITALIAN car workers went on strike today demanding an end to job cuts and a relaunch of the Italian car industry.
It was the first national strike by car workers in 20 years.
Thousands also took part in a demonstration through the centre of Rome in support of the strike.
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