11 October, 2010100,000 people gathered on October 9 in Rome to back union demands to change work related tax policy in the country in order to encourage the creation of more jobs nationally and facilitate the country's exit from the global economic crisis.
ITALY: 100,000 people gathered on October 9 in the square Piazza del Popolo in Rome to express their solidarity with union demands to the Government about changes in the national fiscal policy to alleviate the consequences of the global economic crisis.
The rally was organized by two Italian national union centres, the CISL and UIL, and was aimed at giving a clear sign to the government about the necessity of reviewing the current fiscal situation where employed workers pay more taxes than their employers.
The unions believe that decisions on fiscal policy taken by the European Union and adopted by EU member states helped to prevent the risk of further weakening of the European currency and avoided the crisis of loss of confidence of international markets.
However, according to the unions the next steps should include adoption of an effective policy supporting development and employment at the European level. Therefore both CISL and UIL argue the Italian state now needs to support this perspective and work to build a "European government" that can more effectively respond to the economic and social crises.
CISL and UIL call on the Italian government to start a dialogue with all parties concerned regarding social and economic recovery and development of the country through an effective economic policy. This policy among all should include a fiscal policy that reduces taxes on employees, retirees, families and businesses that can contribute significantly to the revitalization of domestic demand and consumption, which are necessary for the return to growth of the economy.