Landmark agreement elevates wages and benefits of 100,000 private security workers in Italy

UNI affiliates Filcams-Cgil, Fisascat-Cisl, and Uiltucs, alongside employers represented by Anivip, Assiv, Univ, Ani sicurezza, Legacoop produzione e servizi, Agci servizi, and Confcooperative lavoro e servizi, signed a renewed national collective bargaining agreement on 16 February 2024. It is set to bring about tangible improvements to 100,000 workers in the private security sector in Italy.

When fully implemented, the agreement will give a salary increase of €250 to workers at Level IV General Public Guards (GPG), while those engaged in Level D fiduciary services will enjoy a more substantial increase of €350. This raise is poised to improve the financial well-being of the workers and acknowledge the invaluable role they play in safeguarding public and private spaces. A groundbreaking aspects of this renewed accord is the introduction of the 14th monthly salary, set to be disbursed starting in 2024. 

Trade unions satisfied

The Italian federations expressed satisfaction with the renewal, labeling it “another substantial step forward.” The ultimate goal, as articulated by the unions, is to continually enhance the working conditions for those who, on a daily basis, put their lives at risk for the sake of public and private security.

“This renewal marks a necessary and considerable stride against exploitation,” the Unions asserted. “It stands as a testament to our commitment to upholding the dignity and rights of those tirelessly working in this sector, often providing vital services under challenging circumstances and risking personal safety. This is not the end but a stepping stone, with further initiatives in the pipeline to build upon this progress.”

As the renewed agreement sets a positive precedent, it underscores the collective effort to address issues of economic disparity and precarious working conditions within the private security sector.