In September, the national collective bargaining agreements in force for the economic part correspond to 66,9% of employed employees and to 61,7% of the payroll observed.
According to Istat, the hourly wage index marks a variation of + 0,3% compared to the previous month and an increase of 1,7% compared to September 2010.
On average for the period January-September 2011, the index grew by 1,8% compared to the corresponding period of the previous year. With reference to the main macro-sectors, wages recorded an average growth trend of 2,0% for employees in the private sector and 0,6% for those in the public administration.
