Italy: Pay deal reached in wood and furniture sector

A collective agreement signed in the Italian woodworking and furniture sector in May 2010 provides for an average monthly pay increase of €121 over three years, establishes a supplementary healthcare fund and increases occupational pension contributions.

The agreement was signed on 12 May by the Federlegno employers' organisation and the sectoral trade unions affiliated to the main confederations, Fillea-Cgil, Filca-Cisl and Feneal-Uil.