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Italy Signs 2022–2024 Education And Research Contract, Lifting Pay For 1.3 Million Staff

Negotiations for the 2025–2027 deal start next.

Overview

  • The agreement was signed at ARAN and covers schools, universities, research bodies and AFAM, affecting 1,286,000 employees including about 850,000 teachers.
  • Average gross increases are about €150 per month over 13 pays, with peaks of roughly €185 for teachers by seniority and up to about €240 for researchers and technologists, while ATA staff see around €110.
  • Retroactive pay will be disbursed, with arrears estimated at about €1,948 for teachers and €1,427 for ATA staff.
  • Most unions signed or expressed satisfaction, but Flc CGIL did not sign, criticizing the raises as inadequate against recent inflation.
  • The government cites €240 million for a one‑off payment and complementary tax measures, including accessory pay tax relief and a separate budget one‑off, to boost net pay, with more than 60% of increases already anticipated via prior decrees.