Ex Ilva, sciopero di 24 ore e blocco delle strade
A Taranto parte una nuova agitazione per il rischio licenziamento di 2.500 operai. Domani incontro a Palazzo Chigi
In Taranto, workers of the former Ilva steel plant joined a 24-hour strike and road blockade following a meeting in front of the plant's gate. The Fim, Fiom, Uilm, and Usb trade unions announced the strike, which began at 9 AM today and will end at 7 AM tomorrow. Workers occupied a provincial road to protest, and a blockade was also announced on a state road heading towards Bari.
The unions emphasized that they would continue to protest until solutions and extraordinary measures are provided for all workers. The action was taken in response to the potential for collective layoffs affecting around 2,500 employees, linked to the closure of the steel mill's hot area by the end of October. The protest opened the week with workers and is expected to continue tomorrow with a new meeting at Palazzo Chigi between the government and unions.
However, no formal invitation has been issued to the trade unions or the extraordinary administration commissioners of Ilva and Acciaierie d'Italia. The unions have demanded job security guarantees, income protection, and an industrial plan for Taranto. A key point of contention is the blocking of layoff procedures within the plant.
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