Thirty thousand people demonstrated in support of 422 workers at the GKN factory in Campi Bisenzio after their dismissal on 9 July 2021.
Synopsis
Thirty thousand people demonstrated in support of 422 workers at the GKN factory in Campi Bisenzio after their dismissal on 9 July 2021.
Synopsis
Workers at the GKN factory in Campi Bisenzio gathered outside their workplace on 9 July 2021 after receiving dismissal notices via email. They have since maintained an open-ended meeting at the factory, rallying support from 30,000 demonstrators. In June 2022, they discuss their connection to the local community and their struggle under the slogan "Insorgiamo."-a nod to the Italian partisans of 1944. The workers also address their collaboration with climate activists and express frustration over their lack of input in production decisions.
Deep Dive
Why Watch
- Meet the 422 GKN workers fighting for their jobs.
- Find out why 30,000 people rallied for labor rights.
- See the connection between labor and climate activism.
Did You Know
- 422 workers at the GKN factory were dismissed on July 9, 2021.
- 30,000 people demonstrated in support of the GKN workers.
- The slogan 'Insorgiamo!' references the Italian partisans from 1944.
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Frequently Asked Questions
What happened to the workers at the GKN factory in Campi Bisenzio?
On 9 July 2021, the 422 workers received their dismissal by email and subsequently held an open-ended meeting at the factory.
What slogan did the GKN workers adopt for their struggle?
The workers adopted the slogan 'Insorgiamo!' which means 'Let's rise up!' and is associated with the Italian partisans who liberated Florence in 1944.
How many people demonstrated with the GKN workers in June 2022?
In June 2022, 30,000 people demonstrated in support of the GKN workers.
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