Film Lens
On July 9, 2021, 422 workers at the GKN factory in Campi Bisenzio, Italy, received their dismissal via email. In response, they gathered in front of the factory, removed management's bodyguards, and began an open-ended meeting that continues to this day. By June 2022, the workers expressed their deep connection to the local community, noting that 30,000 people had demonstrated in support of their cause. They adopted the slogan 'Insorgiamo!' which references the Italian partisans who liberated Florence in 1944, emphasizing their historical and cultural ties to the region.
The workers also discussed their collaboration with climate activists and their desire to influence production decisions. They articulated a sentiment that they were not responsible for the ecological damage caused by their work, stating, 'Nobody asked me what I would like to produce when they hired me.' This perspective shows the intersection of labor rights and environmental concerns, framing their struggle not just as a fight for jobs, but as a broader social and ecological issue.
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.
Perfect For
Labor rights advocatesClimate activistsItalian history enthusiasts