Italy: employees at Sisme, the manufacturer of motors for household appliances, commit to co-finance the investment to revive the Italian establishment

“Workers bring ideas and part of the resources” said Alberto Zappa, secretary of the Fim-Cisl in Como, when announcing the signature of the unitary agreement of February 16 by the Fim-Cisl, Fiom-CGIL, Uilm-Uil and Slai-Cobas Como (independent) union, the unitary trade union representation bodies (RSUs) and Sisme management.  This agreement, “which guarantees investments into production and the protection of employment,” opens up new prospects for the industrial site after tough negotiations and a long mobilization period. 
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en announcing the signature of the unitary agreement of February 16 by the Fim-Cisl, Fiom-CGIL, Uilm-Uil and Slai-Cobas Como (independent) union, the unitary trade union representation bodies (RSUs) and Sisme management. This agreement, “which guarantees investments into production and the protection of employment,” opens up new prospects for the industrial site after tough negotiations and a long mobilization period.

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