Green pass, Landini opens: “I’m not against it, but this is not a pretext for firing”

“We have no opposition in principle. We went on strike to have safety protocols in the company. We are in favor of people getting vaccinated and as a union we are recommending workers to do so. We are to ensure the best safety standards in companies. But there is a distinction: it is not possible to think of layoffs or demotion, because possibly an employee chooses not to get vaccinated. “This is stated by the general secretary of the CGIL, Maurizio Landini, in an interview with Corriere della Sera.” he is talking about making medical treatment mandatory: it is something that can only be decided by law. If the government deems it necessary, it can enact a rule. It has already happened in the health sector where for some employees – not for all – the obligation to vaccinate has been established “, says Landini. Confindustria has spoken of a suspension from the salary for those who refuse and this is” unacceptable for us, of course. We don’t even talk about it. Neither of this, nor of demotion “, urges Landini.” There are already experiences in various companies that use smart working for certain employees or make widespread use of tampons. In any case, a mandatory measure needs a law. The responsibility rests with the government and cannot be discharged upon agreement between the social partners. If the government matures this orientation and we are consulted, we are ready to express our point of view and make our contribution “.