Italy: new CGIL general secretary Susanna Camusso’s program banks on unity

“We’re proud that we elected a woman as the CGIL’s secretary” Morena Piccini, chairwoman of the CGIL’s patronage, the INCA, declared this morning at the Teatro Quirino in Rome, setting the tone for the party celebrating the departure of Gugliemo Epifani and the historical arrival of Susanna Camusso, elected yesterday, November 3rd, at the head of the largest union confederation in Italy (nearly 6 million members), with 125 in favor, 21 against and 12 abstentions.  Her political program, of “reformist” continuance, is openly opposed to the “ethical, moral and institutional deterioration” of the country which, she points out, “doesn’t deserve this government.”  Her program is inspired from her “feministic” approach because “women’s situation” remains “the true measure of a country’s democracy,” she pointed out.
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avor, 21 against and 12 abstentions. Her political program, of “reformist” continuance, is openly opposed to the “ethical, moral and institutional deterioration” of the country which, she points out, “doesn’t deserve this government.” Her program is inspired from her “feministic” approach because “women’s situation” remains “the true measure of a country’s democracy,” she pointed out.

Internal unity. Banking on “internal unity,” “reciprocal solidarity,” “collective work” and “the respect of c

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