VOICED: Workers takeover prison in protest against plant closure

In Sardinia, workers from a petrochemical plant occupy a prison to protest job losses after the plant's temporary closure. Despite government promises to save jobs, workers face harsh realities of unemployment. The local community supports the protest, highlighting the broader economic struggles in Italy, especially in the South. The closure of the plant could affect 3000 people, underscoring the severe impact on livelihoods.

Why are the workers occupying an abandoned prison in Sardinia?

• To escape from the authorities

• To protest the shutdown of their workplace

• To find a new place to live

• To support the local government

What did the right-wing government promise during the regional elections?

• To reduce unemployment benefits

• To increase taxes

• To save 1200 jobs at the vinyls plant

• To build new petrochemical plants

How do the workers feel about Prime Minister Silvio Berlusconi's response to their situation?

• They feel supported and understood

• They believe he is ignoring their hardships

• They think he is providing enough jobs

• They are indifferent to his actions

What nickname has been given to the prison occupied by the workers?

• Redundancy Island

• Unity Island

• Hope Island

• Freedom Island

What is the potential impact if the petrochemical site closes completely?

• The local government will gain more control

• Around 3000 people will be affected

• Only a few people will be affected

• The community will become wealthier