Life models at Florence's Accademia di Belle Arti are advocating for improved working conditions, citing grueling hours and lack of protections. Despite recent regulations intended to secure permanent contracts for models with three years of service, many believe they are being overlooked due to the academy's strict interpretation of these rules. The models are considering legal challenges and a public protest to draw attention to their plight, underscoring the demanding nature of their work and the insufficient support from the institution.
"We sometimes do eight-hour sessions, with a ten-minute break every 30 minutes. We go home limping and mentally drained... We have no protection: no insurance, no paid leave, no sick days..."
"The academy’s interpretation means models hired more than three years ago under simplified procedures do not qualify for the new rules established last year..."
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