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Railway Worker Says He Earns More but Lives Worse

Antonio Pittelli, a 46-year-old train conductor, says his purchasing power was higher in the past despite earning €400 less than he does today.

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What is happening

La Repubblica published the tenth and final installment of its “Small Salaries” series, profiling Pittelli, who has a wife and two daughters and has worked on the railways for 20 years.

Why is it on the Radar?

The account highlights the difference between nominal wage increases and purchasing power, according to Pittelli’s statement.

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