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It's Time To Show Up: CGIL Urges Italians To Vote For Work, Justice, And Rights This June 8-9
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Rome, May 26, 2025 — With the June 8–9 referendums just around the corner, Italy’s largest trade union, CGIL, is making a heartfelt, urgent call: go vote.
“Not voting is a serious political mistake,” said Maurizio Landini, General Secretary of CGIL, during a recent press conference. “Voting means freedom. It means responsibility.” For Landini and the coalition backing this campaign, this isn’t just another referendum — it’s a pivotal moment to give working people a real voice again.
Five referendum questions are on the table, covering critical topics like job security, fair dismissals, and social protections. And yet, one of the biggest threats isn’t opposition — it’s indifference. With low voter turnout looming, CGIL is fighting to get the message out: your vote matters.
Backed by activists, political leaders, artists, and scholars, CGIL’s campaign is gaining momentum. But they’re up against what they call a “wall of silence” — a mix of media blackout and political apathy. Some parties have even openly encouraged abstention. That, Landini argues, is not only irresponsible but dangerous. “Those who call for abstention deny the possibility of change,” he stressed. “Democracy only works when people participate.”
Democratic Party Secretary Elly Schlein is on the same page. “Reaching the quorum is possible,” she said, “but we all need to work together to inform and mobilize.” Leaders from Più Europa, Sinistra Italiana, and the M5S have echoed that call. As Giuseppe Conte put it, “Anyone who wants more protections at work must go vote. Otherwise, the same few will continue to decide everything.”
To keep up the pressure, CGIL is taking its campaign nationwide — hosting events, launching awareness drives, and reaching out directly to communities. Their goal? To make sure every voter knows that showing up at the polls means standing up for dignity, justice, and change.
“Voting ‘Yes’ means putting an end to precarious jobs, unsafe workplaces, and unfair firings,” Landini said. “It’s about restoring rights, and it starts with your vote.”
Ready to get informed?
Download the full press kit, complete with video footage, interviews, and transcripts here:
• Videonews
• Social news package
This June 8 and 9 — Italy decides. Make sure your voice is heard.
“Not voting is a serious political mistake,” said Maurizio Landini, General Secretary of CGIL, during a recent press conference. “Voting means freedom. It means responsibility.” For Landini and the coalition backing this campaign, this isn’t just another referendum — it’s a pivotal moment to give working people a real voice again.
Five referendum questions are on the table, covering critical topics like job security, fair dismissals, and social protections. And yet, one of the biggest threats isn’t opposition — it’s indifference. With low voter turnout looming, CGIL is fighting to get the message out: your vote matters.
Backed by activists, political leaders, artists, and scholars, CGIL’s campaign is gaining momentum. But they’re up against what they call a “wall of silence” — a mix of media blackout and political apathy. Some parties have even openly encouraged abstention. That, Landini argues, is not only irresponsible but dangerous. “Those who call for abstention deny the possibility of change,” he stressed. “Democracy only works when people participate.”
Democratic Party Secretary Elly Schlein is on the same page. “Reaching the quorum is possible,” she said, “but we all need to work together to inform and mobilize.” Leaders from Più Europa, Sinistra Italiana, and the M5S have echoed that call. As Giuseppe Conte put it, “Anyone who wants more protections at work must go vote. Otherwise, the same few will continue to decide everything.”
To keep up the pressure, CGIL is taking its campaign nationwide — hosting events, launching awareness drives, and reaching out directly to communities. Their goal? To make sure every voter knows that showing up at the polls means standing up for dignity, justice, and change.
“Voting ‘Yes’ means putting an end to precarious jobs, unsafe workplaces, and unfair firings,” Landini said. “It’s about restoring rights, and it starts with your vote.”
Ready to get informed?
Download the full press kit, complete with video footage, interviews, and transcripts here:
• Videonews
• Social news package
This June 8 and 9 — Italy decides. Make sure your voice is heard.
May 27, 2025
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