Breaking News: Crucial Referendums on Employment and Citizenship in Italy
Italy is set to witness a series of significant referendums that could reshape the country’s labor landscape and citizenship policies. Voting is underway from 7 AM today until 3 PM tomorrow across ballot boxes throughout the nation. The outcome of these referendums will have far-reaching implications for workers’ rights and the integration of foreign citizens.
Referendum on Employment Reforms
The first referendum focuses on the “Crescento Tutele employment contract,” established by the Jobs Act and the reform of article 18. This contract has created a divide between workers hired before and after 2015. A “yes” vote would reintroduce the possibility of reinstatement in the event of illegitimate dismissal, aiming to rebalance the relationship between employees and employers.
The second question seeks to allow workers to obtain compensation for more than six months in the event of unjustified dismissal. This would be especially beneficial in a country dominated by small businesses, where compensation could be tied to the company’s economic capacity rather than the number of employees.
The third referendum targets the rules of the Jobs Act that allow up to twelve months of fixed-term contracts without specifying the reason. A “yes” vote would aim to reduce the fraudulent use of fixed-term contracts and promote greater employment stability.
The fourth question focuses on enhancing workplace safety. It would hold the main company responsible for incidents and guarantee compensation for affected workers and their families.
Referendum on Citizenship
The fifth referendum, on citizenship, aims to reduce the time of legal residence in Italy required for foreign citizens to apply for Italian citizenship from 10 to 5 years. This measure could regularize a large number of migrant workers, reducing wage exploitation and improving social and working conditions.
The Political Context
The referendums are backed by prominent organizations such as CGIL, the Democratic Party, Five Stars, and the Green Alliance for employment reforms, and +Europe, Radicals, PSI, and several civic associations for the citizenship referendum. The success of these referendums hinges on reaching a quorum of 50% plus one of the entitled voters.
Historically, Italy has seen a decline in average annual wages, with a 2.9% drop between 1990 and 2020, contrasting with increases of 33.7% in France and 31.1% in Germany. This highlights the urgency for labor reforms that can boost worker protections and economic stability.
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