Ex Ilva, Cig per 4.200 nell’indotto. Gli altiforni restano in riscaldo

The government is attempting to lower social tension during the pre-election phase of the legislative term, while the ex Ilva crisis nears its most dramatic stage. To save jobs until the future conversion with electric furnaces, a decree law was approved by the council of ministers, including a provision for maintaining the area's hotbeds in operation until the Court of Cassation's decision, which is expected no later than December 15.

This measure will specifically cover coke batteries 7, 8, 9, and 12, as well as the cowpers of altiforni 1, 2, and 4, currently in operation. The total cost of the measures proposed by the Ministry of Labor amounts to approximately 138 million. These measures include refinancing the integration of the Cassa Integrazione Straordinaria for the direct workers of Acciaierie d’Italia (AdI) for the period from October 1, 2026, to June 30, 2027.

The technical report suggests that a potential audience of up to 9,200 workers could be extended to virtually the entire group, stating that "9,200 workers on permanent integration benefits during the entire period" could be employed. In addition, workers will be inserted into the active labor policies system with registration on the Siisl platform.

Workers may also be employed in public utility activities. The emergency package also includes a possibility of reemployment. The total contribution is set to be exempt for employers who, from November 1, 2026, to December 31, 2027, hire at a permanent level workers of AdI and Ilva in AS, with a maximum of 8,000 euros annually per worker.