Sassari, march for the general strike: at least 3,000 people in the square

A march crossed Sassari on Friday, October 30, on the day of the general strike called nationwide by the Basic Union (USB). The demonstration, promoted by various organizations, associations and movements taking part in the mobilization, set off from Via Turati. At least 3,000 people were reported to have taken part.

The day in Sassari was marked by the slogan “Sardinia is calling for social and cultural renewal,” chosen to accompany the protest. The message provided a common framework for the presence in the square of diverse groups brought together by the citywide initiative linked to the strike. The march was therefore one of the public events in the mobilization organized in the city.

The local protest was part of a strike that extended across the country. Demonstrations were held in several Italian cities on the same day. In Sassari, reports on the demonstration put the turnout at at least 3,000 people; this figure conveys the reported scale of participation in the march without presenting it as an exact number.

In the context of the nationwide strike, issues cited in reports on the mobilization included the rising cost of living and rearmament policies. These references concerned the broader context of the protest and do not encompass the full slogan chosen for the demonstration in Sassari, which focused on social and cultural renewal in Sardinia. The events in the square accompanied the work stoppage called by the USB.

The day was also marked by compulsory work orders affecting some transport sectors, as part of the measures relating to the nationwide strike. The union had confirmed the mobilization despite the order. In Sassari, available reports describe the demonstration and its departure from Via Turati, linking the march to the day of protest called by the union.

The demonstration thus took place on a day of nationwide mobilization, with a citywide initiative supported by a range of groups and identifiable by the slogan chosen by its organizers. The march set off from Via Turati, and turnout was reported at at least 3,000 people. The protest brought the social and cultural concerns highlighted in the day’s message onto the streets of Sassari.