On November 20, 2024, industry trade unions met with Federcasse to discuss topics of primary importance and urgency for the banking sector. Significant matters include: the signing of a joint document to reaffirm a common commitment to combat gender violence and promote a company culture based on respect and inclusion; an agreement for a two-year extension of the union management’s agreement set to expire on December 31, 2023, already extended up to December 31, 2024, will now expire on December 31, 2026; there was consensus to suspend the 0.36% payment to the Solidarity Fund for employability, employment, and income support for the cooperative credit staff for 2025-2026.
Discussions will continue on December 3rd, 9th, and 19th, 2024, focusing on the need to adapt the Income Support Fund Regulation, including the necessary equalization of the calculation of the severance package as already adopted in the ordinary credit sector. The definition of the Institutional Regulation of the FOCC and the Statute of the Bilateral Body of the Cooperative Credit will also be discussed. Initiatives to develop Cassa Mutua Nazionale and the deadlines and extensions of fixed-term employment contracts will also be a key focus of the talks.
