Italian unions have announced a 24-hour national strike concerning the future of the former Ilva steel plant. The strike action follows concerns over potential job losses, with union leaders stating all workers risk being placed on lay-off schemes by mid-November. Fiom secretary explained that the situation leaves workers facing an uncertain future. The strike aims to pressure authorities to address the ongoing issues surrounding the plant, located in Taranto, Italy. The unions are demanding guarantees for employment and the continuation of steel production at the site. The potential for mass layoffs casts a shadow over the economy of Taranto and the wider region.