A history of union struggles for control of the work environment in Italy.
The article describes, from a diachronic perspective, the struggle to enhance workers' health conditions in Italy throughout the twentieth century. The authors adopt the workers' viewpoint, highlighting the relevance of trade unions' so-called "participatory model," and sketching the recent impact of European legislation on the country's laws.
Carnevale
Francesco
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Azienda Sanitaria di Firenze, Florence, Italy. francesco.carnevale@asf.toscana.it
Baldasseroni
Alberto
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D049673:History, 20th Century; D007558:Italy; D007750:Labor Unions / Q000266:history*; D016272:Occupational Health / Q000266:history*; D011640:Public Policy; D017132:Workplace