Managers, tertiary sector contract renewed: 800 euro increase

Managers in the service sector will get a gross monthly increase of 800 euros, after Manageritalia and Confcommercio yesterday signed the agreement for the renewal of their contract well in advance of the expiry date that would have been at the end of the year. The new contract concerns 32 thousand managers and 10 thousand companies and will take effect on 1 January 2026 and be valid until 31 December 2028.

The increase of 800 euro will be divided into three tranches that will come into effect on 1 January each year: 320 euro will come in 2026, 260 in 2027 and 220 in 2028. Manageritalia and Confcommercio have also decided to enhance contractual welfare with an annual welfare credit of 1,500 euro, the strengthening of the Mario Negri fund, and the confirmation of the universality of Antonio Pastore insurance coverage.

Among the new protections, weight was given to social and demographic ones with a strong innovation on 'Active Ageing', which supports intergenerationality by allowing executives close to retirement to mentor younger colleagues, support for parenthood, and the maintenance of health coverage for executives with serious illnesses. On training and active policies, there was agreement on the promotion of self-training and the universality of career transition and outplacement plans. On the equity and transparency front, measures were defined for gender equality, pay transparency and the fight against contractual dumping.

In a context of great uncertainty, the early signing is a choice of responsibility and strategic vision, to guarantee stability, continuity and quality in trade union relations. Mauro Lusetti, Vice-President of Confcommercio, explains that this contract 'confirms Confcommercio's ability to keep faith with its negotiating commitments, placing it in the wake of all those renewed in recent months. It also confirms the good relationship that has always existed with the union representing the managers of our companies. A relationship historically centred on the search for the most modern and at the same time sustainable solutions for welfare, for the well-being of companies, and for the well-being of those at the helm". Marco Ballarè, President of Manageritalia, adds that 'this contract comes before its time and above all at the right time. It is a choice of responsibility and vision: it serves to guarantee stability and prospects for both managers and companies. It is a concrete gesture that strengthens the role of bargaining and focuses on the quality of work and modern trade union relations'. For Monica Nolo, Vice-President of Manageritalia and Head of Delegation, 'it not only recognises the work of executives, but also looks ahead. We invest in welfare, parenting, active ageing: it is a political and cultural signal of great value. It is the contract of responsibility, innovation and care for people'.