To guarantee continuity of employment for a worker suffering from a pathology that has forced him to use a wheelchair, the Hitachi plant in Reggio Calabria adapts the infrastructure and allows him to return to work and continue doing it. This was announced in a press release by Umberto Calabrone and Luca Borghetti, of the Fiom Cgil of Calabria, and Lino, of the RSU of Hitachi of Reggio.
“In an extremely positive climate, thanks also to the sensitivity demonstrated by the HR Management manager Assante Antonio and the Plant Manager Franci Paolo of the Hitachi plant in Reggio Calabria – highlight the trade unionists -, we managed to guarantee employment continuity for our colleague Bruno, a worker metalworker forced to return to work in a wheelchair.
This is a concrete demonstration of how the values of inclusion, respect and valorisation of the skills of each individual employee can be put in a position to express themselves. The adaptation of infrastructures and workstations, the adoption of assistive technologies and specific training are actions that go beyond the simple compliance with regulations, they represent a real commitment to creating a fair working environment accessible to all. This is an example of how constant discussion between the parties can bring maximum benefit not only to individual workers, but to the entire corporate community. Bruno’s story is a testimony to how, with the right attention and the right resources, it is possible to break down barriers, not just architectural ones, and guarantee equal opportunities for everyone.”
“Too often companies take refuge behind the lack of suitability for work to remove workers in difficulty, we hope that this concrete example in Hitachi can inspire other working realities. Thanks again to everyone for your commitment and dedication. We will continue to work together so that every worker can feel valued and supported in their professional journey. We extend our thanks to the workers of Hitachi Reggio Calabria who, with their support, have managed to create a climate of welcome and solidarity” – conclude Umberto Calabrone and Luca Borghetti, of the Fiom CGIL of Calabria, and Lino, of the RSU of Hitachi of Reggio .
