The recent negotiations between Federmeccanica-Assistal and the Fiom, Fim and Uilm unions for the renewal of the national collective agreement for metalworkers for the period 2024/2027 have come to an abrupt halt. The differences on the proposals relating to wage increases have proven insurmountable, leading to a stalemate.
At the end of today’s discussion table, the union representatives announced the start of a mobilization. This includes assemblies in all workplaces and the planning of an eight-hour strike on a territorial basis in the coming weeks. In addition, a block on flexibility and overtime is planned.
Before the break, the unions had already highlighted the concrete risk of interruption of the negotiations, warning that without “concrete responses” to the “counter-platform” presented by the employers' associations on 10 October, the strike would become inevitable.
On the wage increase front, Fiom, Fim and Uilm requested an increase of 280 euros per month on the contractual minimums for level C3 (formerly the fifth level). On the other hand, Federmeccanica and Assistal offered an increase linked to inflation (Ipca-Nei) and an annual increase of 700 euros for workers of companies without supplementary contracts that have a ratio between gross operating margin and turnover higher than 10%. This proposal was defined as incremental compared to the previous year and accompanied by additional tools that impact social and welfare levels.
The current situation is complex. The split between the parties could have significant repercussions on the metalworking sector. As the strike approaches, the pressure on companies will increase. The next developments will be crucial not only to determine the outcome of the negotiations but also to establish future working conditions in the sector. The need for constructive dialogue is more urgent than ever.
Crisis in the Negotiation for the Metalworking Contract Negotiations between Federmeccanica-Assistal and the Fiom, Fim and Uilm unions for the renewal of the 2024/2027 national collective agreement for metalworkers have come to a halt.
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