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Sardinia, law passed for 9 euro minimum wage in public procurement

The provision comes from the new rule approved by the Regional Council, which will be applied to salaries in contracts and concessions awarded by the Region, local authorities, health companies and subsidiaries

by Davide Madeddu

9 April 2026

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The minimum wage for those working in public contracts in Sardinia cannot be less than EUR 9 per hour. The provision comes from the new rule approved by the Regional Council, which will be applied to wages in contracts and concessions awarded by the Region, local authorities, health authorities and subsidiaries.

Suitable remuneration

'Sardinia intervenes in a precise manner,' comments the President of the Region, Alessandra Todde, 'particularly in labour-intensive sectors, where the cost of personnel has the greatest impact and where too often the effects of maximum reductions have been felt. This law establishes a clear principle: work must be protected and adequately remunerated'

Constant Monitoring

The regulation also establishes a Regional Labour Quality Monitoring Committee, with monitoring functions and the preparation of annual reports on the implementation of the provisions and labour cost trends.

For the governor, this is an 'important step, because it is not enough to state a principle, it is also necessary to monitor its implementation. Monitoring will be essential to ensure the effectiveness of the measures introduced'.

Binding Criteria for Procurement

The Region, as emphasised by Councillor for Labour Desirè Manca, 'will define clear and binding criteria in the tenders, valuing companies that guarantee adequate working conditions, safety, attention to the environment, and active policies for female and youth employment. There will also be a bonus for companies that invest in employment quality and social responsibility;

the law to combat contractual dumping was presented by the 5 Star Movement. "Work must be dignified, protected and fairly remunerated," the councillor added. "With these policies we put people, their rights and dignity at the centre, because we believe that a fairer society is born from respect for work;

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Sardinia aligned with other regions

With the approval of the rule, Sardinia aligns itself with other regions that have already set the minimum wage for those working in companies engaged in public procurement at EUR 9 per hour. These include Puglia, which in January published the first tender with a minimum wage of 9 euro. Tuscany is also on the list of regions. The minimum wage topic is also being discussed in other regions and in some municipalities;