A European MP for Italy's
centre-left Democratic Party (PD) on Wednesday insinuated that
the head of the powerful CGIL Italian trade union confederation
rigged her own election and hired paid buses to bring in
protesters to demonstrate against the Italian government.
"I was very disturbed by the words of (Susanna) Camusso who
told some newspapers today that (Premier Matteo Renzi) is
heading the government thanks to power (figures). I could recall
that Camusso was elected with falsified ID cards or that the
square was filled with paid buses, but I won't," Pina Picierno
told the television programme Agora' on RAI Tre.
The trade union confederation responded in a statement, "We
are indignant at the words of the PD EMP, Pina Picierno. We can
say that the Hon. Picierno is saying falsehoods and nonsense,
perhaps (derived from) a period of nervousness and tension, as
CGIL membership cards are certified".
Picierno later apologized for her comments, saying, "It was
not my intention to launch accusations. If my comments gave this
impression, I am sorry".
Picierno also called on Camusso to respect the democratic
processes behind the government leadership of the PD party head.
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