Napoli. “The demonstration for the joint general strike of metalworkers called by Fim, Fiom and Uilm ended shortly after midday in Piazza Matteotti with the conclusions of Francesca Re David, general secretary of Fiom-Cgil. Over 20 thousand workers participated in the procession that started from Piazza Mancini. They came from all the regions of the South. 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, declared this in a note. “The huge procession through the streets of the Campania capital was opened by the workers of Whirlpool Naples who, in these days, are defending their jobs with determination. With the awareness that an important and excellent piece of Neapolitan industry must be defended at all costs from the logic of delocalization of multinationals. Women and men from many metalworking companies in Campania who, by giving up 8 hours of salary, have asked the Government and companies: Future for industry, work and protections”, he added. “Caserta, Avellino, Salerno are the territories that in recent years have paid the highest price in terms of industrial desertification. At least 15 buses have arrived from these Campania provinces alone – he concluded – Many contract workers. People who are not seen in hospitals and public institutions but work daily to ensure that all essential services are guaranteed”. “Over 20 thousand metalworkers who have loudly asked to change direction, for real. There is no more time. The South has no more time. One certainty, however, was launched from Piazza Matteotti, on this hottest day of the month. If we are not listened to, once again we will continue with the struggle and with the mobilizations”, he concluded.
Article published on 14 June 2019 - 17:31
