The Jobs Act is supported by three out of four people in the Veneto region
But almost a quarter are against it. The North-East is divided between those who think businesses are given preferential treatment and those who do not
“When it comes to the subject of work, we more often see ideological clashes than a genuine exchange of ideas. We saw evidence of this in the debates on the reform of the Jobs Act. But how are the concept and meaning of work changing?” This is the question posed by sociologist Daniele Marini, who has launched a research project with Community Media Research, aiming in this initial phase to understand how the introduction of the Jobs Act was experienced, including in relation to political leanings. “This is a fundamental issue; it is no coincidence that work is enshrined in the first article of the Constitution,” he explains. “Yet this is not always matched by adequate support from the public sector. One need only think of the shortcomings of social safety nets and the lack of a system for lifelong learning or educational and career guidance.”
