Naples. "The demonstration for the joint general strike of metalworkers called by Fim, Fiom, and Uilm ended shortly after noon in Piazza Matteotti with the closing remarks by Francesca Re David, general secretary of Fiom-Cgil. Over 20,000 workers participated in the march that started in Piazza Mancini. They came from all the regions of Southern Italy. From Rome to Reggio Calabria. From the islands, Sicily and Sardinia. From Abruzzo, Puglia, Basilicata, Molise, and Campania." Massimiliano Guglielmi, general secretary of Fiom-Cgil Campania, stated in a statement: "The huge march through the streets of the Campania capital was led by workers at Whirlpool Naples, who have been resolutely defending their jobs these days. They are aware that an important and excellent part of Neapolitan industry must be defended at all costs from the multinationals' delocalization agenda. These men and women from many Campanian metalworking companies, by giving up their eight-hour pay, have asked the government and companies: 'A future for industry, jobs, and protections,'" he added. "Caserta, Avellino, and Salerno are the areas that have paid the highest price in terms of industrial desertification in recent years. At least 15 buses arrived from these Campania provinces alone," he concluded. "Many contract workers. People who are never seen in hospitals and public institutions, yet work every day to ensure all essential services are guaranteed." "Over 20,000 metalworkers have been clamoring for a change of direction, for real. There's no more time. The South is out of time. One certainty, however, was launched from Piazza Matteotti, on this hottest day of the month. If we aren't heard, once again we will continue the struggle and the mobilizations," he concluded.
In short
The demonstration for the joint general strike of metalworkers called by Fim, Fiom and… ended shortly after midday in Piazza Matteotti with the closing remarks of Francesca Re David, general secretary of Fiom-Cgil.
- Over 20 thousand workers took part in the procession which started from Piazza Mancini.
- From Abruzzo, Puglia, Basilicata, Molise and Campania".
- Massimiliano Guglielmi, general secretary of Fiom-Cgil Campania, stated in a statement: "The immense procession through the streets of the Campania capital was opened…
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The demonstration calling for a joint general strike of workers ended shortly after midday in Piazza Matteotti with the closing remarks of Francesca Re David, general secretary of Fiom-Cgil.
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Over 20 thousand workers took part in the procession which started from Piazza Mancini.
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From Abruzzo, Puglia, Basilicata, Molise and Campania".
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