Abstract
Collective bargaining in domestic work is a rare occurrence and its contributions to regulation and formalization have not yet been addressed by the literature. Italy has one of the largest domestic work sectors in Europe and is one of the few countries with a national collective bargaining agreement. Trade unions and associations of family employers have been negotiating agreements since 1974. Results of this qualitative study based on expert interviews suggest challenges and limitations, but also an ongoing formalization of nonstandard work in an expansive employment sector dominated by female migrant workers, thanks to collective bargaining and the commitment of the social partners.