The conflict between the trade unions and the government is increasing. trickery After a joke from the Prime Minister Georgia Maloney. On his return from the European Political Community meeting in Budapest, the prime minister faces a series of meetings on the budget law, the most complex of which will be with labor representatives, who have already declared clear opposition. Government elections
Clashes with trade unions have been ongoing ever since the financial maneuver and CGIL Secretary Landini recently raised his voice, speaking of a “social revolt” and criticized by the majority. made However, after the recent statement of the Prime Minister, the opposition, especially the Democratic Party of Eli Schlein, He stood up for the unions.
Controversy over Maloney’s joke
During the November 7 episode of K’s radio program Radio 1 A busy dayHosted by Giorgio Loro and Gippi Cucciari, Prime Minister Giorgia Maloney took an unintentional starring role. The guest of the satirical program was Finance Commission President Marco Osnato in the Chamber, who was asked by the hosts to send a message to the Prime Minister asking how he is. melons In fact, she has been battling the flu for several days, which has forced her to postpone several meetings, including maneuvers with unions.
The humorous tone of the broadcast, which often let guests down their guard by eliciting statements that would be difficult to hear from party representatives, was persuasive. Osnato To actually send the message: “I was forced by the people of ‘Un giorno da Pecora’ to ask you how you are” wrote the deputy, who unexpectedly received an almost immediate response from the prime minister.
“It’s bad to be honest, but there are no special trade union rights, I’m in Budapest to do my job at the European Council,” read the text of the message. A material that was interpreted as a veiled attack on unions. melons They will meet on the morning of November 11 to discuss the contents of the exercise. However, there is currently a lot of tension between the government and workers’ representatives, also due to a series of statements by CGIL Secretary Maurizio Landini.
Clashes with Unions over Maneuver
On the sidelines of CGIL’s general assembly in Milan, union secretary Maurizio Landini launched a scathing attack on the government’s financial maneuvers: “I believe the time has come for a real social uprising because we can’t go on like this any longer. .For us, the strike is only a movement and the beginning of a war because our aim is not merely to improve or change. Budget LawOur aim is to change and improve our country through the referendum”, he announced on November 29 at a strike called together with UIL.
Words that immediately led to the reaction of the majority: “We ask ourselves with what courage the general secretary of CGIL, Maurizio Landini, is provoking a social uprising. Be very careful. landney, To provoke a social revolt, because it combines the details of a crime, as well as completely losing face” replied Tommaso Fotti, group leader of the Brothers of Italy in the Chamber of Deputies.
“After his salary was increased by about three hundred euros a month, despite his demand for a minimum wage, he was left alone to believe his comical declarations of rebellion. It is surprising that the General Secretary of the CGIL, Maurizio Landini, hoping for a social revolt. Weighing the words is an essential responsibility, especially in this historical period in which the troublemakers of the social centers have found alarming resources in the Italian streets. Landini, civil debates Among its greatest virtues, one should apologize for the inappropriate term,” added a note from Salvo Salmi, deputy group leader of the group. Brothers of Italy in the Senate.
Economy Minister Giancarlo Giorgetti also commented on the words of the CGIL secretary: “The first thing this government did was to provide resources for low-middle income families, some may argue whether it is right or wrong, It’s surprising. It’s countered by the unions and the forces that are supposed to defend employees. We put it on the employees, which is to somehow help growth by restarting demand and consumption.”
Eli Schlein attacks Maloney
Instead, the opposition sided with the defense of the unions, criticizing Georgia Maloney’s statements. A busy day: “The atmosphere of conflict and illegalization of trade union organizations created by the government is totally unacceptable. The right has been taken away from us for days. CGIL and UIL Calling for a general strike against manipulation, with the most serious attack on the constitutionally guaranteed right to strike. Endless arrogance and hubris, including today mocking President Maloney who complains that they don’t have trade union rights,” declared Democratic Party Secretary Ellie Schlein.
“Stop playing the victim, because the victims here are the millions of workers who are further weakening and blackmailing your government’s choices: by refusing Salary Minimum and representation law, extension of fixed-term contracts and vouchers, liberalization of temporary work,” continued the leader of the central opposition party.
The opposition’s main criticism of the budget is related to health. both Democratic Partyand the 5 Star Movement is decrying cuts to funding for the national health system and university education and research. Also a hot topic is the incentive fund for the purchase of low-polluting cars, which Giorgetti virtually eliminated with a saving of 4.5 billion euros for the state. A move by Italy-based major automotive group Stellantis was also heavily criticized. CEO Carlo Tavares recently presented his plan for the Italian plant at a hearing in parliament.
