Posted: Posted September 24, 2021 / 08:06 AM CDT / Has been updated: September 24, 2021 / 08:06 AM CDT

Rome (AP) — Hundreds of Alitalia workers block highway exits outside Rome’s major airports on Friday, drowning out the anger that most airline staff will soon lose their jobs. rice field.

As of October 15, Alitalia, which has been in financial distress for a long time, no longer exists. A new company called ITA has been set up and can only sustain about 2,800 of Alitalia’s 10,000 employees.

In protest, Alitalia employees counterattacked by forcing the cancellation of many flights during the all-day strike. Along the road, near the highway exit of Leonardo da Vinci Airport, some strikers sat down and others skirmished with police in riot equipment.

The protest has triggered miles of transportation alliances. “Work! Work!” They shouted.

Alitalia workers also want a five-year unemployment allowance instead of a one-year under the current arrangement.

Union leaders are pressing Prime Minister Mario Draghi’s government to lead negotiations to ensure better conditions for workers to continue working and reduce headcount reductions.

ITA’s industrial plans also require a reduction in the fleet of aircraft.