Italy bank union says staff may strike unless protection improved


MILAN (Reuters) - Banking staff in Italy who are working without adequate protection against the coronavirus epidemic may be forced to go on strike to ensure their safety, the head of the sector's main union said on Tuesday.

Faced with the world's deadliest outbreak of the new coronavirus, Italian banks have closed hundreds of branches, cut opening hours and told customers to book appointments before walking into branches still operating.

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