Former Ilva, strike and protests by related industries in Taranto: '2,500 families in the abyss'
The workers of the contracting companies and the former Ilva related industries have proclaimed a 24-hour strike and blocked the streets in Taranto in view of the table at Palazzo Chigi
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The construction and metalworking workers of the former Ilva in Taranto have proclaimed a 24-hour strike and blocked the roads, demanding employment protection and an industrial plan in view of the government-union summit.
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Why It Matters
The Court of Appeal of Milan confirmed the order for the closure of the hot area of the former Ilva by the end of October.
“There are 2,500 families in the abyss, hurry.” Very early this morning it was the turn of the workers of the contracting companies and of the former Ilva related industries to open the week which will see a new table on the former Ilva between the Government and the unions at Palazzo Chigi tomorrow, even if until yesterday no formal summons had yet reached either the unions or the commissioners of the extraordinary administrations of Ilva and Acciaierie d'Italia.
After the meeting in front of the business concierge of the former Ilva factory in Taranto, the Fim, Fiom, Uilm and Usb unions proclaimed the first 24 hours of strike for all contract workers starting from 9 am today until 7 am tomorrow. The workers occupied the provincial road to Statte as a sign of protest but a road block has also been announced on the state road towards Bari. "Let it be clear - the unions underline in the strike communication - that we will not stop unless there are solutions and extraordinary measures for all workers".
A strong decision given the shutdown of the factory's hot production area which, as confirmed on 11 September by the Milan Court of Appeal with an order, will take place by the end of October.
The week is therefore opened by the protest of related workers, while tomorrow a new table on the former Ilva between the Government and the unions is expected at Palazzo Chigi. As of yesterday, however, no formal summons had yet arrived either to the trade union organizations or to the commissioners of the extraordinary administrations of Ilva and Acciaierie d'Italia.
"Time is up", reiterated the unions, asking for employment guarantees, income protection and an industrial plan for Taranto. Also at the center of the protest is the blocking of dismissal procedures in the tender.
What to Watch
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Discussion table between Government and trade unions at Palazzo Chigi
Very likely · Within days
Open Questions
- What extraordinary measures will the Government adopt?
- Will there be an extension for the hot area?
