Protest morning in Rome for the workers and workers of private pharmacies, who today joined one four hours strike. The decision to cross the arms comes after weeks of tension on the contractual front, fueled by an economic proposal judged insufficient by trade union representatives.
The Roman protest is inserted in a wider one national mobilizationwho have been involving those who work in private pharmacies for weeks. Many have chosen to participate in the garrison organized in front of the headquarters of the Category Association (Federfarma), asking A contract that takes into account the role and daily responsibilities. Meanwhile, from north to south, initiatives multiply: each city has its moments of comparison and dissent.
Obviously, there is no shortage of practical indications for those who need drugs during the strike: to find an open pharmacy, contact their doctor or, in the most urgent cases, contact the rescue.
Pharmacist strike, demonstration in front of the national headquarters of the owners
In parallel to the strike that will involve the area of the capital, Between 9 and 11 in the morning there will be a garrison in Romeright in front of the national headquarters of the Association of the owners of Farmacia Ferderfarma. The trade union acronyms complain a bit what is the general discontent of every worker: the responsibilities increase while the salaries remain low. “They ask us more and more services, but we earn less than the shop assistants,” said the promoters.
For them, the position of the current representatives of private pharmacies is light years away from daily reality and expectations of those who work every day behind the counter. On average, also, according to platforms such as Indeed and Glassdor, those who work in a private pharmacy earns About 1450 euros net per month.
A dense calendar of initiatives throughout Italy
The protest of 1 July is part of a broader mobilization program started in early June. The first appointment was held the June 3 in Cagliariwith a sit-in in front of the Prefecture. Following, on June 5, it was up to Turinwith an event in front of the regional headquarters of the Association of Owners.+
On June 20 the attention has shifted on Bologna22 on Ravenna and 26 on Reggio Emiliawhere the operators in the sector found themselves again under the Federfarma office. June 27 was the turn of Milan, with a demonstration in front of the Lombard headquarters of the same association.
The protest extends to other Italian cities
After the Roman appointment, the protest will continue in other cities:
- July 2, Cesena – event in Piazza Amendola from 13:00 to 15:00;
- July 3, Vicenza – Flash mob at 20:30 in Piazza dei Signori;
- July 4, Modena – garrison in front of the local headquarters of the association of owners from 13:30;
- 4 July, Belluno – demonstration in the morning in Piazza Duomo, in front of the Prefecture.
Closed pharmacies: what to do in case of need
During the strike hours it can happen that it needs an urgent drug. In these cases, you can run for cover.
First of all, The pharmacies on duty remain open even during the protest. To find the closest one, you can check the site of your ASL or call the toll -free number of the region.
If an indispensable drug is not available, it is worth contacting your own doctorwhich could propose an alternative. In case of emergency health, the 118 The fastest and most reliable reference always remains.
Many pharmacies warn in advance of any adhesion to the strike, placing a sign outside. Some may remain closed only for a few hours.
