The Secretary General of the CISL, Italy's second biggest trade union, Luigi Sbarra, said after a fatal accident on a building site in Florence that is feared to have killed at least six workers Friday that "the massacre must end", referring to a spate of fatal workplace accidents in Italywhich has continued despite several governments' efforts to stemit.
"The tragedy at the Florence construction site is a chilling event," he said.
"We are close to the families of the victims and the injured.
"But condolences and solidarity are not enough.
"The massacre must end.
"While waiting for the judiciary to shed light on the dynamics and responsibilities, one thing is certain: safety in the workplace and safeguarding the lives of workers must be placed at the top of the country's priorities," Sbarra added.
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