The death of an Italian tourist guide while being with a group in the Colosseum of Romeso a heat stroke is believed, the debate on working conditions has opened, also under the intense heat of these days.
The woman, Giovanna Maria Giammarino56 years, collapsed at 6:00 p.m. on Tuesday, August 19 after climbing stairs while working as an official coliseum guide, the media explained last night.
“The death of Giovanna Maria Giammarino, who felt bad as she performed her work as a tourist guide in the Coliseum archaeological parkIt is news that saddens us. In the name of the entire administration, I express my closeness and my most sincere condolences to his family and all his colleagues, “said the mayor of Rome, Roberto Gualtieri, in a statement.
The news of his death also caused the Protest of your colleagues that in social networks they claimed “the need for new norms to protect the profession.”
In the text they stand out “The risks and wear of a profession that requires great physical effortin a context like that of the Colosseum, frequented by thousands of people. “
“The tragic death of Giovanna Maria Giammarino, as unfortunately has happened on other occasions with active tour guides, poses an important question: the time has come to consider specific regulations and insurance policies that offer a greater health protection to this professional category. Often, those who carry out this work are autonomous that, for economic reasons, are forced to work even in precarious health conditions, “they added.
For their part, the unions of the sector in a note stated: “We hope that the causes of his death will be clarified, Starting with work schedules and temperature, we express our most sincere condolences for the death of Giovanna Maria and our most condolences to her family and loved ones. “
“This name adds to the Long list of people who have lost their lives at work And we are responsible for maintaining attention to working conditions in the cultural world, which must necessarily change and improve, “the note added.
On the other hand, it was also criticized that after the death of the guide The Flavio amphitheater was not closed and tourist visits continued. “Therefore, we condemn the decision to reopen the monument despite the tragic event. While it is true that guided visits are reserved well in advance, the feeling of condolence must prevail over any event or initiative,” said the statement issued by CGIL, Filcams and FP CGIL.
