With the outbreak of COVID-19, CESI asked Roberto Di Maulo, CESI Vice President and Secretary-General of Fismic Confsal, an update on the national situation and challenges for the the workers.

The whole world is suffering from a serious pandemic, a situation that no one thought could be experienced, but which we need to be able to cope with today. Our country, in particular, is being hit hard and entire regions are recording a greater number of deaths caused by Covid-19 than in all other areas of the world.

As a trade union, we thank all those who are working to ensure that the pandemic is contained. Starting with the medical and nursing staff but also cleaning services, transport and public sector staff, as well as, the many workers (technicians and executives) who ensure the continuity of manufacturing activities at such a serious and troubling time.

We immediately demanded not that all production activities should be closed, but that hygienic-sanitary conditions be provided for all those who have to continue and to make the workplace as safe as possible.

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