The 2025–2027 Local Government Agreement has been signed: pay rises from December and on thirteenth-month bonuses

The national collective labour agreement for the local government sector for the three-year period 2025–2027 has now been finalised; it covers 403,617 employees of regional authorities, local authorities, Chambers of Commerce and other bodies within the sector. It was signed by the president of ARAN, Antonio Naddeo, and the trade unions FP CGIL, CISL FP, UIL FPL and CSA Regioni Autonomie Locali. Thedraft agreement had been signed on 21 July 2026 and, following certification by the Court of Auditors, the agreement now comes into full effect.

“With today’s signing, the Local Government collective agreement comes into full effect,” says President Naddeo. “Workers in regional authorities, local councils, provincial authorities and chambers of commerce will see the new pay rates reflected in their payslips as early as the coming weeks, rather than years after the agreement’s expiry. This is the third final agreement in this round of negotiations and also the third Local Government agreement signed in four years. This has been made possible thanks to the financial resources allocated in good time by the Government, finally bringing continuity to collective bargaining in the public sector.”

 ‘Commitments are honoured through action. With the final signing at ARAN of the 2025–2027 Local Government Collective Agreement, over 400,000 employees of regions, provinces, local authorities and other bodies in the sector will be able to benefit from the agreed pay rises as early as their December salaries and their thirteenth-month bonus. This is a tangible result, which translates into more money in the pockets of those who serve citizens and our communities every day.” This was emphasised by Minister Paolo Zangrillo. “I have always maintained that local authorities are the real driving force behind the public administration, because they are the first point of contact between the State and citizens. That is why we have a duty to value the people who work there, by investing in their skills and also recognising their commitment financially,” concluded Zangrillo.