Employment and labor policies, which had led Italians' agendas for almost 30 years, have now fallen to third position, surpassed by inflation control and healthcare investments. This is one of the outcomes from Demopolis' poll of labor issues in Italy, which was conducted on May Day. The decline in household purchasing power and the rising cost of living are affecting Italians’ perceptions: currently, wages are the most significant aspect of employment for three out of four interviewees, surpassing the value of job stability and security by 12 points. In this economic climate, 68%—more than two-thirds of those polled—support and thus call for the implementation of a minimum hourly wage in Italy: this is a measure that more than eight out of ten center-left voters would welcome, but it also has broad support among many center-right voters. The Institute, led by Pietro Vento, then examined young people's attitudes and moods. The vast majority of those under the age of 30, particularly those who are studying or starting their careers, are pessimistic about their job prospects. However, four out of ten people report feeling positive.
The features of the labor market that cause the most difficulties for young people, sometimes leading to emigration, are, in order, low and inadequate salaries, job insecurity, uncertainty about career prospects, and a lack of recognition of talent.