900mn for 400,000 workers in flood zones says Calderone

(ANSA) - ROME, MAY 27 - Minister of Labour and Social Policies, Marina Calderone, on Saturday announced some 900 million euros in aid for some 400,000 flood-hit workers in the areas of Emilia-Romagna ravaged by last week's deadly and devastating flooding and landslides.
    There are about 400,000 workers who live and work in the areas affected by the floods in Emilia-Romagna and will benefit from social 'shock absorbers' for 900 million euros, said Calderone and the Regional Councillor for Economic Development, Vincenzo Colla, during a meeting in the Emilia-Romagna Regional Government offices.
    From an initial estimate, Minister Calderone explained, the measures concern about "100,000 self-employed workers". "If we look at all the sectors, another 300,000 are potentially affected employees," added Councillor Colla. (ANSA).