Overview

• Prime Minister Giorgia Meloni announced €1.2 billion for workplace safety, combining €650 million in new funds with €600 million from INAIL resources.
• President Sergio Mattarella and unions highlighted a 16% rise in work-related fatalities, with 138 deaths reported in the first two months of 2025.
• Unions CGIL, CISL, and UIL organized nationwide May Day rallies, emphasizing the theme of workplace safety and calling for stronger protections.
• An 8 May meeting has been scheduled between the government, unions, and business representatives to discuss safety measures and shared strategies.
• Italy also celebrates record employment levels, with over 24.3 million people employed and the lowest unemployment rate in 18 years.