The Giacomo Brodolini Foundation was established in April 1971 in order to carry on the social and cultural work. It is engaged in carrying out research activity and cultural promotion by adopting a scientific method and an interdisciplinary approach meant to foster the dialogue and the continuous exchange between the social forces involved. The activities of the Foundation are focused on several issues related to: economy, sociology and labour law,equal opportunities, local development, industrial relations, history, urban policies.