Rome, 29 Oct. (LaPresse) – The agreement on the former Ilva signed at Palazzo Chigi is “the result of the struggles that workers have waged over recent years, particularly in recent months. That is a crucial point for us: we believe that without public intervention, there is no future for steel production in our country. All the more so in the light of the Supreme Court’s ruling. It is no coincidence that I find it significant that this agreement was reached before the ruling and without knowing its outcome.” This was stated by CGIL General Secretary Maurizio Landini at a press conference following the election of the new FIOM Secretary, Samuele Lodi. “That agreement,” Landini emphasises, “states that the government is also committed, through public intervention, to making those investments in electric furnaces and the pre-reduction system to ensure continuity of production; this means continuing to produce steel in our country. That is why it is important that we meet quickly to implement that agreement. That agreement also states that other public enterprises must be involved to discuss what investments they will make and what measures they will take to create jobs, make investments and ensure continuity.” “Now is the time for the government, business leaders and companies alike to make the necessary investments. The workers have demonstrated their responsibility by standing up for themselves, fighting and refusing to give up the cultural struggle,” he concluded.
Former Ilva, Landini: “Without public intervention, there is no future for steel”
Rome, 29 Oct. (LaPresse) – The agreement on the former Ilva signed at Palazzo Chigi is “the result of the struggles that workers have waged over recent years, particularly in recent months. That is a crucial point for us: we believe that without public intervention, there is no future for steel production in our country. All the more so in the light of the Supreme Court’s ruling. It is no coincidence that I find it significant that this agreement was reached before the ruling and without knowing its outcome.” This was stated by CGIL General Secretary Maurizio Landini at a press conference following the election of the new FIOM Secretary, Samuele Lodi. “That agreement,” Landini emphasises, “states that the government is also committed, through public intervention, to making those investments in electric furnaces and the pre-reduction system to ensure continuity of production; this means continuing to produce steel in our country. That is why it is important that we meet quickly to implement that agreement. That agreement also states that other public enterprises must be involved to discuss what investments they will make and what measures they will take to create jobs, make investments and ensure continuity.” “Now is the time for the government, business leaders and companies alike to make the necessary investments. The workers have demonstrated their responsibility by standing up for themselves, fighting and refusing to give up the cultural struggle,” he concluded.