On July 23, Expo 2015 Spa, the company in charge of organizing the 2015 Universal Exposition, which will take place in Milan, signed an “important agreement” with the CGIL, Cisl and Uil unions in Milan (and their respective sectoral federations – Filcams, Fisacat and Uiltucs). It concerns the modalities for recruitment and employment, which will mostly take place via apprenticeship and fixed-term contracts and “flexible” internships. The idea is that this event should be an “opportunity for training and professional guidance” for a lot of young people. It also sets up a system guaranteeing the protection of health and safety in all businesses implied in the operation. Prime Minister Enrico Letta rejoiced with this agreement, saying it is a “national example” to follow, which would confirm that this “major event” will be a “lab for the country.” (Ref. 130508)
Working program. The agreement provides for the recruitment of about 340 people aged 18-29 with an apprenticeship contract and 300 with a fixed-term contract during six months – the Exposition and preparation time. It defines three new professional skills that aren’t planned in the national collective agreement for the service and retail industry applied by the company: Big Event Operator, Big Event Specialist and Big Event Management System Technician, which the apprentices may get. It defi
…Do you have information to share with us?