[Italy] Gucci staff take industrial action over welfare payment dispute

In Italy, employees of the fashion house Gucci are threatening strike action, accusing the Kering-owned global brand of denying them a welfare bonus, Fashion Network reports.

On August 5, Italian trade unions said that around 1,000 retail and logistics employees across Italy had declared a "state of unrest". Under the country’s labour laws, this is a form of industrial action that can lead to strikes.

In a joint statement, the Filcams Cgil, Fisascat Cisl and Uiltucs unions said they might announce potential action at a later stage.

Gucci has yet to respond to a request for comment.

The unions reportedly stated that Gucci had previously provided them with assurances regarding the payment of a welfare bonus for 2025, as outlined in an agreement for the 2022-2024 period. They claim this agreement remains valid in the absence of a new deal.

However, Gucci is now seeking to tie the welfare payment to a broader review of incentive schemes for the 2022-24 period, unions said, rejecting this proposal as unacceptable.

"The company (...) has only wasted precious time, making a mockery of the workers who dedicate themselves daily in stores and have been waiting, and continue to wait, for the welfare payment," their joint statement said.

Florence-based Gucci is Kering's headline brand. However, it has struggled with declining sales in recent years, affecting the entire French luxury conglomerate, which is now reportedly pinning its hopes for a turnaround on new CEO Luca de Meo. 

Source: Fashion Network

(Quote via original reporting)

In Italy, employees of the fashion house Gucci are threatening strike action, accusing the Kering-owned global brand of denying them a welfare bonus, Fashion Network reports.

On August 5, Italian trade unions said that around 1,000 retail and logistics employees across Italy had declared a "state of unrest". Under the country’s labour laws, this is a form of industrial action that can lead to strikes.

In a joint statement, the Filcams Cgil, Fisascat Cisl and Uiltucs unions said they might announce potential action at a later stage.

Gucci has yet to respond to a request for comment.

The unions reportedly stated that Gucci had previously provided them with assurances regarding the payment of a welfare bonus for 2025, as outlined in an agreement for the 2022-2024 period. They claim this agreement remains valid in the absence of a new deal.

However, Gucci is now seeking to tie the welfare payment to a broader review of incentive schemes for the 2022-24 period, unions said, rejecting this proposal as unacceptable.

"The company (...) has only wasted precious time, making a mockery of the workers who dedicate themselves daily in stores and have been waiting, and continue to wait, for the welfare payment," their joint statement said.

Florence-based Gucci is Kering's headline brand. However, it has struggled with declining sales in recent years, affecting the entire French luxury conglomerate, which is now reportedly pinning its hopes for a turnaround on new CEO Luca de Meo. 

Source: Fashion Network

(Quote via original reporting)