Unions call general strike in solidarity with Gaza aid flotilla however Italy's strike watchdog says the protest is unlawful. Italian trade unions have called a national general strike on Friday 3 October in protest after Israel intercepted a flotilla carrying humanitarian aid to the Gaza Strip. The strike has been called by Italy's biggest union, CGIL, as well as by the USB and other small unions, in support of the Global Sumud Flotilla. Italy's strike watchdog warned on Thursday however ...