Siena, agricultural unemployment for those who have a seasonal job. Here’s how to apply, the indications of the Cisl – Corriere di Siena
The new year starts again and in agriculture It’s time to apply for agricultural unemployment. Siena it is the first province in Tuscany (and the second in Italy) by number of quality productions 40 denominations, of which 21 in the wine sector and 19 in the food sector and by percentage of organic crops, 43% compared to the regional Sau vs 26%; Furthermore, Siena is the first province in Tuscany for the number of agritourism companies equal to 23.7% of the regional total.
“In this important sector for the Sienese province which expresses strong quality, employment is very high – he explains Gabriel Coppi responsible Do Cisl Siena, the union that deals with workers in the agricultural and food sector. – In fact, in Siena most of the employed people have a contract with an expiry date, as is also the case on the national scene. Job insecurity is a characteristic of agriculture and this depends on the unfolding of traditional natural cycles. Agricultural unemployment – Coppi points out – is a fundamental tool of support for workers in this sector, who thus manage to integrate wages and contributions”.
“If there weren’t this support – continues the trade unionist – it would be difficult to think of maintaining a family and staying in this sector, a sector driven by our province and where our union together with the other sector organizations is committed to increasing protections and salaries through provincial and decentralized bargaining in companies. In addition, they may also be entitled to: benefits such as maternity support, reimbursement of medical expenses, accident or sickness benefits through sector funds”. Applications can be submitted until March 31st agricultural unemployment at the Cisl offices located throughout the province.