Yesterday, Feneal-Uil, Filca-Cisl, Fillea-Cgil and the employer’s association Confapi Aniem renewed the economic part of the national collective labor contract for the small and medium-sized construction industry. The contract, which affects around 80,000 construction sector employees, will run from April 1, 2025, to June 30, 2028.
The agreed wage increase is 175.00 € on the first level, divided into two portions: 100.00 € effective from April 1, 2025, and the remaining 75.00 € from March 1, 2027. Following the signing of the economic part, the social parties committed to resolving remaining issues regarding health surveillance, rewards, single construction notifications, national transfers, and Fundapi by April 30.
By June 30, a commission for classification and coordination of contractual norms is also expected to be established. The achieved agreement affirms the significant importance of the sector’s industrial relations and ensures a substantial wage increase for construction industry employees, allowing them to regain their purchasing power.
In terms of wage increments, it will be carried out in two tranches with the first tranche of 100.00 € starting in April 2025 and the second tranche of 75.00 € beginning in March 2027. This wage increase will largely benefit the workers in the construction sector, improving their purchasing power and overall quality of life. The deal paves the way for better economic conditions in the building industry and reinforces the necessity of maintaining good industrial relations in the sector.
The aim of the contractual adjustments is not just to improve workers’ economic conditions but also to resolve outstanding issues in the sector. This includes health surveillance, a necessary measure considering the potential hazards in the construction sector. Other pending matters like rewards, single construction reporting, national transfers, and Fundapi will be addressed, providing a more comprehensive resolution for the construction industry’s diverse and complex challenges.
The organised labor groups and the employers’ association understand that these improvements contribute significantly to the sustainability and growth of the construction industry. By dealing with these issues, they show their commitment to creating a safer, fairer, and more robust construction environment, beneficial for both employees and employers.
By June 30, a commission is expected to be set up to deal with classification and coordination of contractual rules. It is an essential step toward normalising operations in the industry and creating fairer and more transparent regulations that will guide future industrial relations in the sector.
The sizeable wage increase and the resolution of several contentious points underline the value of sectoral negotiations and further confirm the importance of maintaining good industrial relations. The agreement is expected to bring about substantial improvements to workers’ conditions, boost morale, improve standards, and ultimately enhance the overall productivity and efficiency of the construction sector.
