A trade union in Italy placed one thousand coffins in a popular square in Rome to bring attention to the rise of deaths from work-related accidents. The coffins were set up at the Piazza del Popolo square with a sign that informed individuals passing by that over one thousand workers die each year due to work-related incidents. The union responsible for the demonstration is the Italian Labour Union, which represents over two million workers in Italy. The union is calling for the government to implement stricter safety laws and regulations to reduce the risk that workers face. The union is also demanding for the government to hire more inspectors and to conduct more inspections. The coffins also increase public awareness of this issue.
See "One thousand coffins lay in Piazza del Popolo square in Rome, symbolizing work-related deaths in Italy", NBC, March 21, 2024