On the occasion of the celebration of the 1st May, David SASSOLI, EP President, makes a statement in the European Parliament in Brussels.

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SASSOLI, David Maria (S&D, IT, S&D, IT)

Statement by David SASSOLI, EP President on the occasion of the celebration of the 1st May

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SOUNDBITE (Italian), David SASSOLI, EP President, May Day is the day we celebrate the achievements and rights of workers obtained through strenuous struggles. Like that of a distant May 1, 1886 where Chicago workers decided to rebel against the inhuman working conditions imposed by their masters. The riot lasted several days, 11 workers fell under the fire of the police or militias in the pay of the owners of the industries.

SOUNDBITE (Italian), David SASSOLI, EP President, We today, all over the world, remember that day and how important it is to fight for your rights in the world of work. Much has changed since then. Work has also changed with the technological and digital revolution. New forms of exploitation have added to the precariousness and uncertainty of the future. 

SOUNDBITE (Italian), David SASSOLI, EP President, And we feel close to anyone who continues to fight for worthy work.<br />All of Europe celebrates May 1st. This tells us how close the founding values ​​of the European Union are to those of those who fight for the redemption of work and dignity.

SOUNDBITE (Italian), David SASSOLI, EP President, This time, it will be a difficult First of May: many workers have been forced to stay at home or have lost their jobs, others have made efforts to keep essential services alive for citizens, yet others have fallen, in hospitals and health facilities, to fight the pandemic. It is they, the simplest people, who do their duty even in such dramatic times, which give us hope for a better world

SOUNDBITE (Italian), David SASSOLI, EP President, <p>It is they, the simplest people, who do their duty even in such dramatic times, which give us hope for a better world. They are not heroes, they are people like us, European citizens, who have chosen to be on the right side: that of solidarity and human dignity.</p>

SOUNDBITE (Italian), David SASSOLI, EP President, Now that the time of a new beginning for all of us is approaching, we must not forget them: work and safety for all must be at the center of our commitment<br />I work for those who have lost it, safety for those who return to produce and provide services

SOUNDBITE (Italian), David SASSOLI, EP President, Europe is making a huge economic and financial effort to be close to its citizens, its workers. More than 100 billion euros are available to help those who have been forced to lay off. Much liquidity will be introduced for businesses and citizens in difficulty. A major fund for reconstruction will be the backbone for Europe's economic and social rebirth. 

SOUNDBITE (Italian), David SASSOLI, EP President, We do not just want to start again, above all we want to start again, to lay the foundations for a new development model, capable of defeating poverty and inequalities, which is fairer and more sustainable.

SOUNDBITE (Italian), David SASSOLI, EP President, Happy May Day to those who struggle to give us a different hope and future. Europe will not leave anyone alone