The situation was resolved after six years of impasse: the renewal of the contract between the category representatives and the unions National Agreement for the Tourism Industry. The agreement was signed by Filcams Cgil, Fisascat Cisl, Uiltucs and employers’ associations Aica and Federturismo Confindustria.
The new agreement will come into effect. From 1 January 2025 And he will have it Term of three years. The text introduces a series of wage adjustments and improvements that workers have long been clamoring for.
The contractual agreement aims to bring wages in line with the cost of living on the one hand, but on the other hand it intends to introduce new guarantees and protections.
What does the new deal provide?
The new tourism agreement provides:
- In line with other agreements in the sector, an agreement was reached Salary increase Yesterday’s 200 eurosonce fully operational, was divided into Four episodes (which increases to five for travel agencies and tour operators);
- A bonus Only one And 450 euros For the majority of workers, that will be reduced to 320 euros for those working in travel agencies.
- And Guarantee premium As long as 186 euros In case of failure to negotiate the second level within six months.
But apart from economic rewards, other innovations are also introduced.
Parental support
On the outsourcing and internalization front, mandatory trade union procedures are also extended for subsequent changes to contracts, ensuring regulatory and economic continuity in accordance with national agreements. For the first time in this sector, specific rules have been introduced to encourage in-house services. On the family front, they are guaranteed. Maternity and parental leave The length of service is counted in full, without loss of leave, vacation or fourteenth month’s pay.
Measures against harassment at work
The possibility of establishing one is then considered. A guarantor of equality In companies with more than 50 employees. And to combat gender-based violence, there is provision for three months of additional paid leave for women. A victim of violencewith the possibility to change the contract to part-time or request a transfer. Training courses to avoid harassment in the workplace are implemented, courses that will be organized in collaboration with the bilateral sector body (Ebit).
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Tourism Minister’s Comment
The contract agreement was reached to the satisfaction of trade unions and Tourism Minister Daniela Santanc. “The signing of the new national contract for the tourism industry represents good news for workers in an important sector for our economy,” announced Santanchè. “The initiatives that the government dedicates to tourism workers also go in the direction of ensuring greater guarantees and attractiveness of the sector: we have actually proposed to increase the tax-free percentage from 25% to 30%. but reintroduced the tax exemption. It is the income limit for tax exemption from 50,000 to 75,000 euros, thus allowing workers to keep more money in their pockets. Additionally, for night and overtime work The endorsement of specialized complementary therapies represents another step forward in supporting those working in this vital sector for our economy”, said the Minister.
