From numbers to values: Unimpresa supports Cisl’s appeal for a modern and inclusive labor pact
A necessary turning point: from statistics to people
Talking about work today means going beyond sterile statistics and returning to the real value it represents for individuals. When Daniela Fumarola, General Secretary of Cisl, declares that “the real issue is no longer employment quantity, but quality,” she calls upon everyone – institutions, businesses, social partners – to change direction.
A call that Unimpresa, through the words of its honorary president Paolo Longobardi, fully supports. It’s no longer enough to count new jobs: if they are precarious, underpaid, or marginal, they do not represent progress. It’s a “visual illusion” that doesn’t improve people’s lives or build a future.
Beyond nostalgia: facing the present with new tools
The idea of returning to a golden age of security and stability is a misleading myth. The world has changed: globalization, automation, and new social challenges require a new mindset.
Fumarola proposes a social pact that is “modern, supportive, and subsidiarity-based.” This is not the rhetoric of complaint, but the voice of constructive commitment. Her defense of the employee participation law, inspired by Article 46 of the Constitution, highlights a form of economic democracy that empowers workers and enhances business value.
Small enterprises, big players
Often left out of the big political discussions, small and micro enterprises can also play a key role in this transformation. Unimpresa knows that a company is only as strong as the people who work in it. Participation is not a burden, but a strategic resource.
This change concerns not only corporate governance but also a deeper corporate culture that promotes training, respect, collaboration, and inclusive development.
Work as a value, not as a commodity
Modernity is not only about technology, but also about dignified working relationships. Competitiveness should not rely on labor exploitation but on the valorization of human capital. And development, if it is to be sustainable, must be inclusive, fair, and human.
In Fumarola’s message, strongly endorsed by Longobardi, we see an Italy that refuses to surrender to short-term logic, aiming instead to rebuild a future where work means growth, respect, and active participation in the country’s democracy.
FAQ
1. What does it mean to focus on work quality?
It means ensuring decent conditions, stable contracts, fair pay, and personal growth.
2. Why is employment quantity no longer enough?
Because precarious or underpaid jobs don’t solve social problems or build a solid future.
3. What role does Unimpresa play in this vision?
Unimpresa supports a new model based on participation, dignity, and human centrality.
4. What is Article 46 of the Italian Constitution?
It promotes workers’ participation in business management, strengthening economic democracy.
5. Can microenterprises really adopt this model?
Yes, through customized, participatory, and sustainable approaches even in small realities.
6. Is competitiveness compatible with workers’ rights?
Absolutely. Valuing human capital enhances both company strength and results.
7. What tools are needed for this new social pact?
Modern legislation, fair negotiations, ongoing training, and incentives for participation.
8. What does “optical illusion of employment” mean?
It refers to apparent job growth that doesn’t actually improve people’s quality of life.
9. Why is it important to move beyond nostalgia?
Because today’s challenges require updated, realistic, and forward-looking solutions.
10. What can citizens do to support this vision?
Support ethical companies, stay informed, and take part in the labor rights conversation.
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