On May 1st, protests rightfully took place against issues such as job insecurity, exploitation, starvation wages, and the gender pay gap.
However, few realized that in March we reached a record high in Italian employment, at 62%.
This could be seen as a small victory for economists advocating for the right to work.
Despite the current political climate, a bit of optimism is beneficial for Italy, which is drowning in deep-rooted structural problems that seem unsolvable.
It’s like a drop in the ocean, slowly wearing away at the inefficiency and inertia of the country.
Italy lacks 3-4 million jobs to reach the European average, with most of these gaps concentrated in the South.
The fight against undeclared work must be more forceful.
In many cases, these are situations that could be regularized but escape taxation and social security contributions due to a widespread subculture.
It’s essential to support female and youth employment, combating the habit of prolonged university studies.
The latest Istat report should be thoroughly examined.
Stable employment has increased, particularly among those over 50 who cannot retire and workers on furlough (considered employed by Istat).
The number of inactive individuals has also risen, representing those who have stopped looking for work.
Quarterly data is necessary to understand the prevalence of part-time and precarious jobs.
Further data reveals:
There is still a long way to go, and our progress is often slower compared to other nations.
However, with a glimmer of optimism akin to “and yet it moves!” regarding the Italian economy, hope endures.
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