Overview

• The June 8–9 referendums on repealing labour law provisions and shortening citizenship requirements failed to reach the quorum after centre-right parties campaigned for abstention.
• Speaking at Bologna’s Repubblica delle Idee forum, CGIL leader Maurizio Landini argued that low turnout combined with majority bonuses creates a democratic contradiction in Parliament’s representation.
• Landini accused the government of falsely claiming it lacks funds for wage increases and criticised the fiscal drag mechanism that has raised tax burdens on workers and pensioners.
• He scheduled a June 26 meeting with Confindustria to press for contract renewals, higher salaries, improved worker safety and stronger social dialogue.
• Landini said the CGIL must reinvent itself by reopening local labour chambers, stepping up workplace outreach and mobilising young members to restore solidarity.