by EH
In a move to address pressing labor shortages, the region of Friuli Venezia Giulia has formally requested the allocation of 1,160 non-EU workers for 2025. The request, submitted to the Ministry of Labor by Regional Councilor for Labor Alessia Rosolen, aims to balance sustainable migration flows with the region’s social and economic capacity.
This initiative marks a significant shift in the region’s approach to labor planning. For the first time, the requested quotas were determined based on a detailed analysis of actual labor needs, leveraging data from preloaded applications on the national portal in November 2024. “The Region is actively working to move beyond the traditional quota system, aiming for a more flexible approach that can effectively respond to the real needs of the local labor market,” Rosolen stated.
Breaking Down the Numbers
The request includes 250 non-seasonal workers, allocated as follows: 21 for Trieste, 124 for Gorizia, 21 for Pordenone, and 84 for Udine. Additionally, 50 family collaborators were requested, divided among Trieste, Udine, Gorizia, and Pordenone.
For seasonal work, 400 positions are sought, with 3 allocated to Trieste, 65 to Gorizia, 163 to Pordenone, and 169 to Udine. An additional 10 multi-year seasonal workers are requested, equally split between Pordenone and Udine.
Employer associations have also submitted specific demands for the agricultural and tourism sectors. In agriculture, 400 workers are needed, with 20 assigned to Gorizia, 241 to Pordenone, and 139 to Udine. The tourism industry requires 50 workers, spread across Trieste (5), Gorizia (5), Pordenone (20), and Udine (20).
A New Approach to Workforce Planning
Rosolen emphasized that the 2025 request builds on insights from the 2023 and 2024 migration flow decrees. “We appreciate that the issues raised with the Ministry regarding the challenges of the 2024 ‘click days’ have been acknowledged,” she said, referring to the competitive online system that has historically complicated labor planning. “This demonstrates a constructive dialogue between the Region and the central Government, allowing for better planning and a timely response to labor needs.”
The Region’s proactive stance seeks to address longstanding challenges in workforce allocation while fostering economic growth. “Close collaboration with the regional production system is essential to ensure that labor needs are met efficiently,” Rosolen added, “contributing to the overall economic vitality of Friuli Venezia Giulia.”
Looking Ahead
As Italy continues to grapple with labor shortages, Friuli Venezia Giulia’s data-driven approach may serve as a model for other regions. By aligning workforce needs with migration flows, the Region aims to create a sustainable framework that benefits both employers and migrant workers.
The Ministry of Labor is expected to review and respond to the request in the coming months, setting the stage for a crucial year in addressing the region’s labor demands.
