# CGIL 120th anniversary celebrations in Milan

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> Updated: 2026-09-28T16:41:25.000Z. Sources: 50. Developments: 2.

The Italian General Confederation of Labour (CGIL) held its two-day anniversary event in Milan on September 29 and 30, centered on the theme ‘The person at the center’. The summit addressed the evolving landscape of the global workforce, specifically focusing on the energy transition, the impact of artificial intelligence on employment, and the economic consequences of geopolitical shifts.

During the celebrations, CGIL General Secretary Maurizio Landini outlined several key policy demands. He called for higher wages, measures to reduce job precariousness for young people, and improved workplace safety to prevent fatalities. Landini also advocated for fiscal reforms intended to reduce the tax burden on employees and pensioners while increasing taxes on corporate profits and financial rents.

Regarding energy, the union called for structural reductions in fuel and gas prices, suggesting these be achieved through investments in renewable energy and a decreased dependence on foreign sources. The event featured contributions from international experts, including economist Mariana Mazzucato and Luciano Floridi. Landini emphasized that workers must be ‘protagonists’ in technological and environmental changes, advocating for a development model that prioritizes democracy and freedom in the use of technology while warning against capitalism that attempts to replace political institutions.

In addition to the Milan summit, the organization is planning a transition from a ‘war economy to a peace economy’ and has scheduled a national mobilization in Rome for October 17 to advocate for these rights and services. Discussions during the event also highlighted the necessity of infrastructure investment and skill development, with E-Distribuzione CEO Vincenzo Ranieri noting significant investments in the power grid to support renewable energy and consumer cost savings.

## Claims

- CGIL is organizing a two-day event in Milan on September 29 and 30 to celebrate its 120th anniversary. (corroborated by 2 sources)
- The CGIL event will feature panels on energy transition, the impact of artificial intelligence on work, and geopolitical economic scenarios. (corroborated by 2 sources)
- Speakers at the Milan event include Luciano Floridi, Mariana Mazzucato, Luc Triangle, and Esther Lynch. (corroborated by 2 sources)

## Timeline

### 2026-09-28: CGIL celebrates 120 years with focus on labor rights and reform

To mark its 120th anniversary, the CGIL union held summits in Milan addressing wage growth, fiscal reform, and the impact of AI and energy transitions on the future of work.

49 sources. https://clstr.news/cluster/cgil-celebrates-120-years-in-milan-with-labor-future-summit

### 2026-09-23: CGIL to celebrate 120th anniversary in Milan

The CGIL labor union will celebrate its 120th anniversary in Milan on September 29-30, featuring events at Teatro alla Scala and the unveiling of a commemorative stamp.

2 sources. https://clstr.news/cluster/cgil-to-celebrate-120th-anniversary-in-milan

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