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Italy: New government seeks cooperation with unions over reforms

The new centre-right government that took office in May 2008 is attempting to create a constructive relationship with the social partners, and especially trade unions, as it seeks reform in areas such as the taxation of variable pay and the rules governing collective bargaining.

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New government
Cutting taxation of variable pay
Bargaining reform
Unions agree on reform
Other issues.