# FABI union provincial congresses in Italy

> Live situation record from CLSTR: https://clstr.news/situations/fabi-union-provincial-congresses-in-italy
> Updated: 2026-10-19T22:31:45.000Z. Sources: 4. Developments: 2.

The Autonomous Federation of Italian Bankers (FABI) held provincial congresses in Reggio Calabria and Messina to address shifts within the banking sector. 

In Reggio Calabria, the 15th provincial congress resulted in the election of a new leadership structure, with Santo Catalano appointed as Coordinating Secretary. The assembly focused on the contraction of physical bank branches—noting a decline from 92 branches in 2020 to 7 in the province—and the potential occupational risks posed by the integration of artificial intelligence in banking processes.

In Messina, the 14th provincial congress elected Massimo Pellegrino as Coordinating Secretary. Discussions in Messina centered on the renewal of the national collective bargaining agreement (CCNL) for the credit sector, as well as risks associated with bank mergers and acquisitions.

## Timeline

### 2026-10-19: FABI union holds provincial congresses in Calabria and Messina

FABI union held provincial congresses in Reggio Calabria and Messina, focusing on AI integration, branch preservation, and banking sector labor agreements.

2 sources. https://clstr.news/cluster/fabi-union-holds-provincial-congresses-in-calabria-and-messina

### 2026-10-03: FABI Reggio Calabria elects new leadership amid banking sector shifts

FABI Reggio Calabria elected new leadership at its 15th provincial congress, focusing on AI's impact on jobs and the sharp decline in local bank branches.

2 sources. https://clstr.news/cluster/fabi-reggio-calabria-elects-new-leadership-amid-banking-sector-shifts

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