Fit Cisl Brindisi Secures Major Victory in Waste Collection Union Elections
Fit Cisl Brindisi has achieved a monumental victory in recent elections for unitary trade union and company safety representatives, marking a significant win for workers in the municipal waste collection sector. The union secured majority support across almost all municipalities in Brindisi managing waste collection services with more than 15 employees, excluding Cellino San Marco, Torchiarolo, and San Donaci.
Workers Recognize Fit Cisl’s Dedication to Representation
“The Workers,” stated Vincenzo Cavallo, the environmental hygiene sector secretary of Fit Cisl, “have rewarded the work of representation, protection, and defense of contractual rights carried out by Fit Cisl of Brindisi in recent years.”
Cavallo continued, expressing gratitude towards the workers for their unwavering trust. “All our candidates thank all the workers for the great trust shown,” he emphasized.
Facing the Challenges Ahead: A Focus on Worker Safety and Fair Treatment
Looking ahead, Fit Cisl anticipates encountering several crucial challenges. The union plans to champion the safeguarding and protection of the territory, navigate management changes gripping almost the entire Brindisi area, and advocate for the renewal of their sector’s collective bargaining agreement.
Securing wage adjustments and establishing a professional classification more accurately reflecting the evolving nature of tasks within the industry are also high on the union’s agenda.
Prioritizing Worker Safety: A Pressing Concern
While acknowledging the considerable challenges, Cavallo highlighted the paramount importance of worker safety. “The greatest commitment will be for the Rlssa elected officials, we will not give discounts to anyone,” he declared, underscoring the union’s commitment to a zero-tolerance approach. “We cannot joke with health and safety. Our work has become too risky, too many accidents and professional illnesses. We will be prodding the institutions for rules clearer to protect workers,” he concluded.
How will Fit Cisl work to address the specific challenges faced by waste collection workers, such as physically demanding work and lack of recognition?
## Waste Collection Workers in Brindisi Choose Fit Cisl
**Interviewer:** Joining us today is Vincenzo Cavallo, the environmental hygiene sector secretary of Fit Cisl Brindisi. Congratulations on Fit Cisl’s impressive victory in the recent waste collection union elections.
**Vincenzo Cavallo:** Thank you, it’s a true testament to the hard work and dedication of our team and, most importantly, the trust placed in us by the workers.
**Interviewer:** This win seems particularly significant, with Fit Cisl securing majority support across most municipalities in Brindisi. What do you attribute this success to?
**Vincenzo Cavallo:** We’ve been working tirelessly to represent, protect, and defend the contractual rights of waste collection workers in Brindisi. The workers have recognized our commitment and rewarded us with this strong mandate. We are incredibly grateful for their continued support.
**Interviewer:** Can you speak about some of the key issues facing waste collection workers and how Fit Cisl plans to address them in this new term?
**Vincenzo Cavallo:** Waste collection is a demanding job, often physically challenging and underappreciated. We will continue to advocate for fair wages, safe working conditions, and improved training and development opportunities for all our members.
**Interviewer:**
this victory comes amidst a larger national trend of increased union activity. Does this local success reflect a broader shift in attitudes towards unions?
**Vincenzo Cavallo:** I believe it does. People are realizing the importance of collective bargaining and having a strong voice in the workplace. This is not just about Brindisi; it’s a sign that workers across the country are demanding better treatment and working conditions.
**Interviewer:** Thank you for your insights, Mr. Cavallo. We wish you and Fit Cisl all the best in representing the workers of Brindisi.
