On February 17, 2026, a crucial meeting took place at Aran concerning the renewal of the Central Functions contract. The meeting marked a milestone in the discussion between administration and unions, introducing a draft that significantly reshapes public employment rules.
The hub of the discussion revolved around technological innovation management, particularly focusing on inserting norms that regulate the impact of artificial intelligence (AI) in offices. Besides technological modernization, the talk touched upon daily work organization, from calculating seniority increments to managing shifts and holiday rest.
An important chapter involved flexibility and welfare, incorporating new protections for parents of young children and revising rules for those operating with non-full-time or temporary contracts. Uilpa requested further in-depth analysis, mainly about holiday programming considered excessively rigid and in need of adjustments to offer more breathing room to staff.
However, the crux of contention remains professional growth, especially concerning access to high professionalism areas. The union’s stance pushes for practical on-field experience recognition that technical and practical skills acquired over the years should not be subordinate to purely theoretical criteria in future contests. Accordingly, there was a call to refinance and postpone deadlines for vertical promotions, ensuring more fluid career paths in line with administrations’ needs.
The debate is now postponed to the next March 12, 2026, when negotiations will enter their most heated phase with the economic proposal presentation. This negotiation aims to modernize the workforce structure, enhance the integration of technology, including AI, and improve work-life balance and welfare for public employees.
