Italy: series of agreements signed by major agri-food companies ahead of national collective agreement renewal negotiations

With agri-food sector social partners commencing discussions for renewing the national collective agreement, many of the sector's major companies have spent the summer months signing individual agreements with the Fai Cisl, Flai Cgil and Uila unions. Recurring themes in these agreements include the strengthening of labour relations, a greater commitment to the environment, and a sharp rise in productivity bonuses.

By Hélène Martinelli. Published on 30 August 2023 à 12h07 - Update on 30 August 2023 à 12h07

In the past few weeks the agri-food sector has seen a flurry of collective bargaining activity. One by one over the course of June and July, Heineken, Lactalis, Coca-Cola, Parmalat, Barilla, Campari, and Mondelez have all renewed their company agreements, covering the period 2023-2025.

Campari agreement strengthens dialogue with unions

On 19 July the Campari group (approx. 4,500 employees) signed an agreement that seeks to strengthen consultation with the unions by instituting two annual meetings; with the first of these being set to examine the group’s results and guidance. Three joint committees will be set up for health & safety, training & skills, and well-being & CSR. Campari has introduced new organisational arrangements for shift work so as to better align fluctuating demand (and therefore production) with work-life balance.…

Hélène Martinelli

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