Italy's Lombardy metalworkers to strike, want more firms shut due to coronavirus

  • Published Month : Monday, 23 Mar 2020 04:00 pm

The three main unions, FIOM, FIM and UILM, said in a statement that the list of companies that can continue working “has been excessively extended, covering areas of dubious importance” and allowing firms “excessive discretion” in applying for exemptions.

Metalworkers unions in Italy’s northern Lombardy region said on Monday they would strike to protect the health of their members because a government decree temporarily shutting many businesses due to coronavirus contained too many loopholes and exceptions.

The three main unions, FIOM, FIM and UILM, said in a statement that the list of companies that can continue working “has been excessively extended, covering areas of dubious importance” and allowing firms “excessive discretion” in applying for exemptions.

Lombardy is the Italian region worst hit by the epidemic, which killed 5,476 people nationwide up to Sunday.

The unions said they would announce the details of their strike in the coming days. The government decree, signed on Sunday, says all but “essential” businesses must close until April 3, and sets out a long list of sectors deemed essential.

Read here

About The Insight Partners:

The Insight Partners is a one stop industry research provider of actionable intelligence. We help our clients in getting solutions to their research requirements through our syndicated and consulting research services. We specialize in industries such as Semiconductor and Electronics, Aerospace and Defense, Automotive and Transportation, Biotechnology, Healthcare IT, Manufacturing and Construction, Medical Device, Technology, Media and Telecommunications, Chemicals and Materials.

A PHP Error was encountered

Severity: Warning

Message: count(): Parameter must be an array or an object that implements Countable

Filename: amp/news_details_amp.php

Line Number: 252

Backtrace:

File: /home/smartmarketnews/public_html/application/views/amp/news_details_amp.php
Line: 252
Function: _error_handler

File: /home/smartmarketnews/public_html/application/controllers/Amp_controller.php
Line: 41
Function: view

File: /home/smartmarketnews/public_html/index.php
Line: 315
Function: require_once

Smarter Decisions with Smart News

Smart Market News is committed to getting its readers the latest updates and insights on industries that help in making “smarter” business decisions. With insights and inputs from corporate decision makers, we bring you the stories of adopting innovative solutions and strategies that have been changing the world. Our editorial insights on products, solutions, companies, and adoption of best practices not only help in understanding the markets better, but also prove to be a complete package for your information needs.

media@smartmarketnews.com | sales@smartmarketnews.com

Contact Us
Visit Our Sites
© The News and Media Division of The Insight Partners 2019 | All Rights Reserved | Privacy Policy