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Strikes Planned Across Italy in November

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Italy will have many strikes in November 2026.

A strike is when workers stop work. They want to show they are not happy.

Workers in transport will strike. This means trains and buses may stop.

Teachers in schools will also strike. Schools may close for one day.

Workers in the public sector will strike too. These are people who work for the government.

News reports say this is a big month for protests. Many groups want to protest.

A calendar of strike dates is now public. People can check the dates and times.

One news show called it a 'black November' for strikes. This means it is a bad month for travel and services.

People in Italy should check the strike dates before they travel.

They should also check if their children's school is open.

Vocabulary6 words

strike
when workers stop working to show they are angry
transport
buses, trains, and other ways to move people
schools
places where children learn
public sector
jobs where people work for the government
protests
when people show they do not agree with something
calendar
a list of dates

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1. What will happen in Italy in November 2026?
2. Which groups will strike?
3. True or False: A calendar of strike dates is public.

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Italy will have many _____ in November 2026.

A strike is when _____ stop work.

Workers in _____ will strike.

Teachers in _____ will also strike.

Workers in the _____ will strike too.

News reports say this is a big month for _____.

A _____ of strike dates is now public.

One news show called it a 'black November' for _____.

People in Italy should check the strike dates before they _____.

They should also check if their children's _____ is open.

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