From May 27 to 30, 2026, the Lingotto Congress Centre hosted the 13th National Congress of Uiltucs, titled "Vite che contano" (Lives that Matter), marking the final stage of a congressional journey that involved the entire organization across Italy. Nationally, Uiltucs represents approximately 5 million workers in the commerce, tourism, and service sectors.
The assembly was attended by 1,350 delegates from every region, alongside Italian and international guests, representatives from public institutions, academia, employer associations, and trade unions. Over the four days, round tables and in-depth sessions focused on the main issues facing contemporary work - ranging from representation to "pirate" labor agreements, collective bargaining, innovation, and the transformations of the tertiary sector - featuring contributions from prominent figures in national and international trade unionism.
Among the most significant speeches was that of Uil General Secretary Pierpaolo Bombardieri, while the report and closing remarks by General Secretary Paolo Andreani outlined the organization's political direction for the next four years. The congress concluded with the election of the new national secretariat, tasked with leading Uiltucs through the future challenges of commerce, tourism, and services.