The Femca Ferrara – Federation of Energy, Fashion, and Chemicals – met for its congress on Wednesday, March 8, at the Hotel Lucrezia Borgia, in the presence of National Secretary Angelo Colombini and National Secretary Antonello Assogna.
National Secretary General Angelo Colombini outlines Femca's guidelines, which emphasize sustainable development for people and the environment.
Angelo Colombini reports that – some sectors of Femca were among the first to experience automation and while it is true that it is reasonable for workers to update their knowledge and skills to be employable, it is also true that scientific progress cannot lead to social regression but must take into account respect for people and the environment.
"The chemical industry cannot ignore its responsibility towards the environment," Colombini continues, "and it would be a grave mistake for the union to believe it is not involved in this work of purifying our industry."
A comprehensive analysis of the local situation was then provided, which encompasses a diverse landscape, from small and medium-sized enterprises to large multinationals.
Many companies were discussed: Versalis, Yara, Ceramiche Sant'Agostino, General Cavi to name the largest.
To recognize the excellent work done in the Argentine and Ferrara areas, the Congress elected Luigi Baiano as Secretary General of Femca Ferrara and the new Secretariat with Maria Pia Barca and Manuel Benini.
Baiano therefore declares himself ready to collaborate with the National Federation and the institutions to advance Femca's social, economic, and environmental sustainability policies, because successes emerge from synergistic work. He recalls the breakdown of Eni's negotiations for the sale of Versalis, following the nationwide workers' mobilization, which saw the National Secretary General Colombini participate directly in the Ferrara area.
Femca is therefore renewing itself in the territory to be more present and more representative
