VOICED : Jobless Italians return to vineyards for

Italy is focusing on hiring local unemployed individuals for grape picking instead of immigrant workers. The Farmers Union Coldiretti has initiated this change to support the local community amidst an economic crisis. Many Italians, previously reluctant to take on such jobs, are now participating due to limited job opportunities. The initiative has led to cost savings for employers and has been positively received, with many vineyards joining the effort. The Union emphasizes that this is not discrimination against foreign workers but a response to the current economic situation.

What is the average pay for workers involved in the harvest according to the text?

What changes in attitude have some Italians shown towards laboring jobs this year?