Italy: company agreement at Marriott International takes tough backdrop into account and places emphasis on welfare

The social partners in Italy of hotel group Marriot International penned a renewal of the company agreement on 29 June. The deal implements innovative measures geared towards overcoming the deep crisis endured by the hotels sector and fostering the post-pandemic recovery. Applicable until the end of 2024, the agreement introduces greater flexibility in the use fixed-term contracts but seeks to protect quality employment, in particular by providing stability for regular seasonal workers. The performance bonus will not be paid this year, but the social partners will set up a corporate welfare programme.
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Consolidated social relations framework. The agreement signed by Marriot International’s management and the Filcams-Cgil, Fisascat-Cisl and Uiltucs trade unions concerns a total of 1,200 workers at nine hotels – located in Milan (The Westin Palace and Sheraton Diana Majestic), Venice (Danieli, Gritti Palace and St-Regis Venice), Florence (Westin Excelsior and St-Regis Florence) and Rome (St-Regis Rome and Westin Excelsior) – as well as the administrative and commercial staff of Starwood Italia

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