After a process that had lasted more than two years, an agreement was reached between the social parties on economic issues. Excluding the Slc-Cgil, on 23 January 2025, the social parties drafted an agreement for the renewal of the sector contract. This followed a state of agitation declared by the trade union organisms, which culminated in worker protests and the demand for an economic agreement.
This agreement outlines a wage increase of €200 for full-time equivalent workers at the fourth level, divided as follows: €150 on contractual minimums, and €50 predominantly put towards health insurance welfare. Additionally, the contract outlines that the first instalment of €35 was paid from 1 January 2023. The second instalment of €60 will be paid from 1 November 2024; the third instalment of €50 will be allocated towards health insurance welfare, and the fourth instalment of €55 will be paid from 1 July 2025.
Beyond the planned cumulative increase of €200, the agreement acknowledges a further increase to adjust for inflation for the year 2025, set to begin from 1 January 2026. Further points included in the agreement include: a 10% increase of the minimum wage for each hour worked on a Sunday; €5 per 12 months previously intended for supplementary pensions will now go towards health insurance; there has been a decision to construct and formalize the system for remote work, recognising the meal voucher even when work is conducted remotely at other corporate locations; economic penalties were abolished in the event of illnesses on Saturdays, Sundays, or holidays; the employer will compensate the worker with an additional compensation, that in addition to the economic treatment provided by the insurer, would allow them to reach 100% of their normal pay.
Lastly, a plan is being established for the creation of a new bilateral body for the category, which must be formed by 31 December 2025.
