Clooney posters hit by anti-slacker drive
Genoa court staff reject management order
19 November, 18:09
(ANSA) - Genoa, November 19 - George Clooney posters have become the latest victims of an Italian minister's drive to boost public sector efficiency.
Admin staff at a Genoa court were dismayed Thursday when the posters of the Hollywood heartthrob were declared "unseemly" under a 'decorum' clause in Civil Service Minister Renato Brunetta's anti-slacker law.
Clerks said removing posters was the last thing management should be worried about. "Nothing around here works. The toilets are in a state, we've got wires hanging out of the ceiling, we're 30% understaffed, and all of a sudden the priority is getting rid of these posters," said one.
"Instead of fixing the things that need fixing they come up with this stunt," she said.
The personnel have met with unions and are set for action to keep their fond images of Clooney and other poster boys including soccer star David Beckham.
