Following articles in the Italian press that raised questions over working conditions and especially remuneration for workers in companies that supply the luxury fashion industry, the National Chamber of Italian Fashion decided to carry out a wide-ranging review. Its assessment report, published on 15 December was based on a consultation of 1,100 employees. As well as providing a more positive picture of working conditions than those being speculated, the assessment also underscores the importance of sector-based collective bargaining in order to ensure compliance with certain standards.
Overall, 81% of the workers surveyed in the fashion and luxury goods sector* reported they were satisfied with their working conditions and pay. The respondents, from 45 companies in the sector, have an average career length of almost 8 years (93 months) and 84% of them do not intend to leave their company within 6 months. The employees stated they were receiving an average monthly gross pay of €2,062 i.e. 50% higher than the national average, in companies that apply a minimum wage of €1,309.
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