The Sulcis region, and in particular the Portovesme industrial area, is once again becoming a social powder keg, with companies in crisis and workers struggling with job shortages. Concern for the future emerged again today during a well-attended meeting in the square in front of the Enel 'Grazia Deledda' power plant in Portovesme , convened by Fiom, Fsm, and UILM, at which a series of protests were announced.
First of all, on Wednesday the 20th there will be a metalworkers' strike with a march on Cagliari and a demonstration likely in front of the Sardinia Region building.
But the workers' anger could soon reach Rome : "Despite the announcements made, we unions have not received any invitation to the meeting on June 3rd at the Ministry for Made in Italy, about which we only know what we've read in the press," the three unions explained to Ansa.
"This morning there were a lot of people because the problem of the Enel power plant, where no work is taking place, is also exploding ," says Roberto Forresu, regional secretary of the Fiom union. "We absolutely want politicians to address the problems of the companies, which are all connected. Without an industrial policy aimed at revitalizing them, we're sending companies and workers home. This is what we're risking, and we don't want to get there. At the very least, we want to address the issue."
"The meeting was well attended, including by workers from SiderAlloys and Portovesme srl's contractors, where the difficulties they are facing during this truly dramatic period were thoroughly discussed," observes Giuseppe Masala of FSM. "So far, there has been no political involvement in the responses we have been demanding for too many years. For this reason, we want politicians at all levels, from the regional government to the government, to assume their responsibilities and provide concrete answers."
"Less work, difficulty paying salaries and redundancy payments are all issues that metalworkers are unfortunately experiencing," explains Renato Tocco of the UILM union. "There are no signs of recovery; in fact, things are constantly deteriorating. Minister Urso had made commitments when he came to Portovesme, and everyone was behind him. Workers were assured that no jobs would be lost. Yet, in reality, we've only lost jobs. It's the usual parade, mocking the local community."
(Unioneonline)