After 24 hours of negotiations to the bitter end, Bpm bank has reached an agreement with the five trade unions (Fabi, Unisin, Uilca, Fisac and First Cisl) on hiring, departures, production bonuses, health insurance and welfare.
Banco Bpm: 1.013 hires and 1.481 exits
The details of the agreement signed with Banco Bpm are explained by First Cisl which speaks of an agreement that "introduces measures aimed at protecting employment, working conditions, implementing the path of harmonization of corporate welfare treatments and recognizing a fair reward for the group's employees".
In detail, the agreement establishes 1.013 assumptions by Banco Bpm in the face of 1.481 exit net of old-age pensions, 200 relocations from the offices to the commercial network and the commitment to certify, in a meeting to be held by 9 January 2025, the additional hires carried out between November 1 and December 31, 2024, estimated at around 37. “All this represents an important recognition of the union's commitment to monitoring employment levels and concrete support for the daily work of workers,” the union underlines.
Banco Bpm: company bonus of 2.100 euros
Good news for employees who, according to what was agreed, will receive a company bonus of 2.100 euros, with the possibility of also providing “cash” (in this case the amount will be 1600 euros). Workers will also be able to convert part of the bonus into up to five days of leave.
Among the new features coming soon there is also theincrease of the minimum contribution to 610 euros company for Caspop health care members, while the minimum contribution to pension fund for employees registered with the Bipiemme fund, it is increased, in a staggered manner, until reaching 3,25% on 1 January 2027. "These measures, which constitute a first concrete step towards the complete harmonisation of the group's welfare treatments, guarantee greater protection of the health and future pension of workers", highlights First Cisl. The agreement finally establishes the extension of the company supplementary contract until the end of 2026.
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"We are proud to have reached an agreement that guarantees a solid and sustainable future for the Banco Bpm group and its employees," he said. Cristina Cavina, secretary responsible for First Cisl Banco Bpm group – The new hires, the company bonus and the increase in contributions for assistance and social security are a strong signal of attention to the well-being of workers and their families”.
“We have strongly demanded and finally obtained, at the end of a long and laborious contractual dispute, a generational turnover of voluntary exits that is adequate and consistent with the replacement rate established by the collective agreements recently signed in other companies in the sector – he underlines Domenico Iodice, National Secretary First Cisl – The extension of the company supplementary contract until 2026 is a fundamental result because it secures important protection rules for workers in view of possible corporate operations. We have demonstrated vision, resilience and tenacity right from the start of the negotiation, fundamental elements to successfully conclude a negotiation that has also experienced very difficult moments”.
