Bus in the center of Rome – Archive photo
A Memorandum of Understanding with which the unions undertake not to carry out strikes during the Jubilee in some key sectors of the public sector (all types of transport, municipal police and public hygiene in Rome, healthcare and firefighters throughout Lazio) , in particular in the “strong” days of the Holy Year, was signed on the morning of Tuesday 19 November at the headquarters of the Commission to guarantee the implementation of the law on strikes in essential public services, in the presence of representatives of the Presidency of the Council of Ministers, of the Municipality of Rome Capital, of the Extraordinary Commissioner for the Jubilee 2025, of the Ministry of Infrastructure and Transport, of the Ministry of Health and of the Ministry of the Interior, of dozens of trade unions and employers. However, the Protocol was not signed by CGIL and Cobas.
During the meeting, as mentioned at the beginning, some dates were identified in which a greater presence of pilgrims in Rome and Lazio is expected and therefore “attentive” to avoid strikes. These are the opening days of the Holy Door in St. Peter’s, from December 22nd to 24th; of the Jubilee of the Sick (4-7 April 2025); of adolescents (24-28 April 2025), of people with disabilities (27-30 April 2025); of workers (30 April-4 May 2025); of the Brotherhoods (15-19 May 2025); of families, grandparents and the elderly (29 May – 2 June 2025); of young people (27 July-2 August 2025); closure of the Holy Door of San Pietro (5-7 January 2026). The Protocol will now be evaluated by the Guarantee Commission.
What potential effects do you see the Memorandum of Understanding having on labor relations in critical sectors during the Jubilee year?
1. Can you both share your thoughts on the Memorandum of Understanding signed by various trade unions and employers to ensure that there aren’t any strikes during the Jubilee year in critical sectors like transportation and healthcare? What do you think was the main motivation behind this decision, and how do you believe it will impact the public’s experience during the event?
2. As representatives of the labor sector, what are your opinions on the fact that CGIL and Cobas did not sign the Protocol? Do you think their absence is significant, and what message do you believe it sends to other unions and employers?
3. Turning to the specific dates mentioned in the protocol, such as the ones for adolescents, families, and workers, among others, how do you envision the transportation and other services provided during these influxes of visitors? Will there be any special arrangements or plans in place?
4. As we look forward to the Jubilee in 2025, what challenges do you foresee in ensuring that essential services remain uninterrupted, especially considering the diverse needs of the public? And how can the government and private sector collaborate to address these challenges together?
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