"Made in Italy" Exploitation: From the Runways to the Riders, the Invisible Labour That Exists Here Too
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Behind the elegant clothes of the great fashion shows and the fast home food deliveries lies a world of workers that we often don't see. An investigation published by BergamoNews tells this reality, starting from the fashion sector and reaching the riders, the couriers who deliver meals and parcels by bicycle or scooter in Italian cities.
According to the report, the work of many people in these two sectors remains little known and poorly protected. In the textile supply chain, for example, production is often entrusted to small companies and subcontracted workshops, where working conditions can be difficult. In the delivery world, on the other hand, many riders work with flexible contracts or as self-employed collaborators, with variable hours and limited protections.
The article stresses that the problem concerns not just individual cases, but a model of work organisation involving several companies. The journalist met workers who describe their everyday experience, made up of long shifts, pay considered insufficient and little opportunity to make their voices heard. The issue has been debated for years in Italy too, where the discussion concerns the transparency of supply chains and the rules needed to protect those who work on digital platforms.
In conclusion, the story shows how the success of "Made in Italy" and the convenience of digital services also depend on the work of people who are often invisible. For consumers, knowing the conditions in which garments are produced and products are delivered may be a first step towards understanding the reality hidden behind these services.
Sources: BergamoNews
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