Italy's public sector workers secure wage hikes in 2025‑27 contracts
In July 2026 Italy’s public‑sector unions and the ARAN agency finalized national collective agreements for the 2025‑2027 triennium covering local government staff, school personnel and primary‑care physicians. The pre‑intesa for Funzioni Locali was signed by CGIL and CISL, introducing a dynamic inflation‑adjustment clause and monthly salary increases that can reach up to €152 for municipal employees. The school contract, approved unanimously, sets a median raise of €137 per month for roughly 1.2 million educators and researchers, with retroactive payments of €815‑€1 250. Doctors’ federations welcomed the agreement on Community Health Centers, citing responsibility for sustaining the National Health Service and meeting PNRR targets. A separate negotiation over school meal vouchers remains unresolved; unions warned they may block the final school deal in September if the Ministry does not address the issue. Across the agreements, funds have been earmarked for wage arrears, enhanced sick‑leave protections, parental‑leave benefits and specific bonuses for high‑risk health conditions.