“We’re the biggest social power in Italy, and excluding us from negotiations and agreements goes against a majority of workers and pensions” said CGIL general secretary Gugliemo Epifani when presenting the picture of the trade union confederation on the eve of its 16th Congress, next may. Data shows 11,312 more members than last year, for a total of 5,746,167 members in 2009. The union emphasizes a rise in immigrant workers (14% of active members), with increases of 35% in some sectors compared with 2008. This brings their total number to 380,000 and makes the CGIL the most representative union for this category of workers. Besides, women’s membership increased of 5% and 10% more people under 35 joined, compared with 2008, with peaks up to 23% in some sectors. However, there is still a majority of pensioners – 2,994 million as opposed to 2,752 million active workers.
ith 2008. This brings their total number to 380,000 and makes the CGIL the most representative union for this category of workers. Besides, women’s membership increased of 5% and 10% more people under 35 joined, compared with 2008, with peaks up to 23% in some sectors. However, there is still a majority of pensioners – 2,994 million as opposed to 2,752 million active workers.
Federations and regions. The Filcams, the federation of trade, tourism and services, recorded a 4.39% increase in members
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