Italian federation CGIL has launched a Charter of Universal Labour Rights. The aim is to get the Charter adopted in law, to guarantee dignity to all workers.
The document, a set of rules defending both employed and self-employed, men and women, is now the focus of consultations in workplaces. Since January, a bus has been touring throughout Italy – from Trentino in the north to Sicily in the south – to inform workers, citizens, students and pensioners about the Charter.
The union wants to ensure that fundamental rights are extended to all workers, regardless of the type of work or contract. They range from fair pay and freedom of expression to health and safety and rest time, as well as equal opportunities and lifelong learning.