Italian school staff set to receive wage hikes and back pay under new contract

A national collective labor contract for Italy's education sector covering 2025‑2027 was formally signed on 1 July, activating salary increases and back‑pay for teachers and ATA personnel. However, the July payroll did not reflect the agreed raises, prompting union criticism and calls for expedited payment. Union leaders Ivana Barbacci (CISL Scuola) assured that “before the start of school, on 1 September, there will be back‑pay and raises in the payroll,” while Gianna Fracassi (FLC‑CGIL) denounced the three‑month validation delay as “cumbersome.” Officials indicate a special issuance may occur in July or, more likely, the August payslip will include the adjustments, differentiated by professional profile and seniority.