Italian Confederation of Free Workers' Unions | |
| Confederazione Italiana Sindacati Autonomi Lavoratori | |
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| Founded | 1957 |
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| Headquarters | Rome, Italy |
| Location | |
Members | 50 unions |
Key people | Francesco Cavallaro, general secretary |
| Affiliations | CESI |
| Website | www.cisal.org |
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