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Italy's Enel to hire 1,000 workers at power distribution unit, unions say

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Posted on April 15, 2026

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MILAN, April 15 (Reuters) - Italy's biggest utility Enel will hire 1,000 new workers at its power distribution unit E‑Distribuzione under an agreement with trade unions aimed at ending a two‑year

Enel to Hire 1,000 Staff for Power Distribution Unit After Union Agreement

Enel's New Hiring Initiative and Union Agreement Details

MILAN, April 15 (Reuters) - Italy's biggest utility Enel will hire 1,000 new workers at its power distribution unit E‑Distribuzione under an agreement with trade unions aimed at ending a two‑year labour dispute, unions said on Wednesday.

Key Points of the Agreement

  • Signing of the Deal

    The deal was signed late on Tuesday in Rome between Enel management and national unions Filctem‑Cgil, Flaei‑Cisl and Uiltec‑Ui, the workers representatives said in a statement.

  • Operational and Organisational Improvements

    It is designed to address key operational and organisational issues at the unit, including staffing levels and shifts.

  • Next Steps: Worker Approval

    The proposed agreement will now be submitted to workers for approval.

  • Commitment to Broader Talks

    Future Discussions on Unresolved Issues

    The deal also commits Enel to reopening broader talks on unresolved issues, including the electricity network, concessions and investments.

Reporting and Editorial Credits

(Reporting by Giancarlo Navach and Francesca Landini, editing by Giselda Vagnoni)

Key Takeaways

  • Enel’s agreement with unions Filctem‑Cgil, Flaei‑Cisl and Uiltec‑Ui will add 1,000 workers to E‑Distribuzione to resolve longstanding operational and staffing issues
  • The deal, signed April 14, 2026, ends a two‑year dispute and now awaits worker approval
  • Enel also commits to reopening talks on unresolved issues such as the electricity network, concessions and grid investments

Frequently Asked Questions

How many workers will Enel hire at its power distribution unit?
Enel will hire 1,000 new workers at its power distribution unit, E-Distribuzione, under a new agreement with trade unions.
What is the purpose of Enel's agreement with trade unions?
The agreement aims to resolve operational and organizational issues such as staffing levels and shifts, ending a two-year labor dispute.
Who were the parties involved in the Enel labor agreement?
The deal was signed between Enel's management and the national unions Filctem-Cgil, Flaei-Cisl, and Uiltec-Ui.
What further actions are expected after the agreement?
The agreement will be submitted to workers for approval and includes commitments to discuss broader issues like the electricity network and investments.

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