Approximately 6,000 members of the italian armed forces and security services marched through Rome on Saturday, staging a demonstration to advocate for improved compensation, enhanced workplace protections, and better retirement provisions. The protest featured representatives from several key branches, including the Army, Navy, Air Force, Carabinieri, and Guardia di Finanza, marking the first joint demonstration organized by the country’s major defense and security unions. The demonstration took place just days after the government finalized the renewal of a collective agreement that covers roughly 430,000 military and security personnel.
While the agreement includes an 188 euro gross monthly wage increase and a one-time payment of 2,448 euros, the unions expressed continued dissatisfaction with the overall terms. Central to the ongoing discussions is the matter of pensions. Although the recently signed pact commits to opening discussions regarding pension reform, several unions, including Sinafi, maintained that the existing provisions are insufficient to meet the evolving needs of the workforce.
The collective action highlights a continued negotiation point between the uniformed services and the government regarding long-term financial security. The protesters’ demands underscore a desire for tangible improvements beyond the negotiated wage hikes, placing renewed focus on the structure and sustainability of retirement benefits within the national security apparatus.
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