On December 2, 2024, the Uilf-Pl trade union released a statement reporting on the eighth meeting held at Aran regarding the renewal of the CCNL Local Functions labor contract for the period 2022-2024. The key topics discussed were proposed contract clauses modified by Aran.
The unions stressed the need to constitute the decentralized resource fund and to use the previous year’s fund in addition to the triennial personnel requirement plan. They also called for the extension of “wearing time” to all public-sector employees who need to use a uniform.
As for overtime, Aran clarified that the resource allocation is linked to projects funded by EU regulations, respecting the overall fund cap. The unions expressed opposition to the use of savings from the share of resources allocated for permanent hires.
For hourly leave, an extension was requested to also cover local authorities under the same rules as the regions. On the subject of additional welfare benefits, it was suggested to finance these with budget resources.
Aran’s proposal of a €128 salary increase, equal to 94% of the total sum of €136, with the remaining €8 going to the fund for supplementary wages, was rejected again. As for this share, a maximum of 0.22% of the 2021 wage bill can be added, to be divided among sectors feeding into the variable part of the fund. However, this is conditional on the approval of the current text of the Stability Act. Notably, there are no contractual back payments envisaged for 2022 and 2023.
The next meeting is scheduled for December 17. The positions remain far apart, particularly on wage and normative aspects of the contract. The upcoming meeting will continue to focus on these contentious issues.
