Assolirica, the association representing self-employed opera artists, expressed solidarity with self-employed workers in the entertainment industry, affected by the effects of the general strike that resulted in the loss of compensation for a day's work. The category raises attention to the lack of adequate forms of protection for professionals in the sector.
The condition of self-employed workers
Self-employed entertainers, including singers, conductors, and directors, face significant job insecurity. These professionals receive no compensation for rehearsals, which can last weeks or months, and are paid only for actual performances. In the event of cancellations, such as strikes, workers lose their entire compensation, unlike subordinate workers who suffer a proportionate withholding.
Need for regulatory reform
Assolirica highlights the importance of strikes in the history of workers' rights, but highlights how the current lack of economic protection represents a critical issue for the self-employed in the sector. The regulatory difference between self-employed and employees requires an intervention that includes the remuneration of probationary days. The recognition of adequate economic security is essential for these professionals, forced to open a VAT number with no other contractual options available in the theaters.
Assolirica's Commitment
The association advocates for the rights of freelance artists, asking institutions for legislative interventions that offer fair compensation for all the work done, from rehearsals to performances. Assolirica urges legal recognition of the peculiarities of this sector and the difficulties faced by its workers.
Article published on 2 December 2024 - 17:03
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It is true that self-employed workers have problems, but I believe that it is not only the fault of the strike. The precarious situation is long and complex, there would be many things to do to improve things.