Maurizio Landini, secretary of the Cgil, recently expressed his concern about living and working conditions in Italy, stressing that the time has come for a real social revolt. During the national assembly of delegates in Milan, he stated that the current situation is unsustainable and called on politics to seriously address these issues.
Landini stressed the importance of putting fundamental issues such as salary, health and stability of life of people back at the center of political discussion. According to him, the union is actively working to modify the budget law, so that the needs of citizens return to being a priority.
The secretary announced that the general strike scheduled for November 29 is only the beginning of a broader mobilization. The goal is not simply to make changes to the budget law, but rather to change and improve the entire country. Landini also mentioned the importance of referendums as a tool to guarantee workers' rights. He said it is essential to recognize the rights of people who live thanks to work, especially in a context where many feel deprived of freedom.
Commenting on Donald Trump’s recent victory in the US presidential elections, Landini acknowledged that this was an expression of a widespread anger among people. According to the secretary of the CGIL, this frustration stems from a deterioration in living conditions and the demand for a reduction in global conflicts. On European trade policies, Landini said that Europe faces a crisis due to its lack of cohesion. He stressed that isolated attempts by individual member states will not lead to significant results in the context of the new American tariff policies.
With growing challenges both domestically and internationally, Landini’s words raise crucial questions about the future of work and economic stability in Europe. The push for greater social justice could lead to significant changes in local policies and union strategies. The mobilization started by the union could represent a fundamental step towards improving conditions for millions of Italian citizens.
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