CFDT Congress in Nancy Addresses Social Policy and Employment Reforms
The CFDT's federal congress in Nancy focuses on key social policy and employment reforms in France.
Key Points
- • The CFDT congress in Nancy gathers 275 delegates to address social policy and employment.
- • Key topics include the Plein Emploi law and restructuring France Travail.
- • Hélène Ibanez emphasizes funding challenges for social protection systems.
- • The congress will incorporate insights from local unions in the discussions.
The CFDT Protection Sociale Travail Emploi is currently holding its 27th federal congress at the Centre Prouvé in Nancy, gathering over 275 delegates from across France. The congress, which runs until June 13, focuses on critical issues surrounding social policy, employment reforms, purchasing power, wage equality, and the effects of digital transformation on social cohesion.
A key focus of discussions is the Plein Emploi law, which introduces automatic enrollment for all recipients of the revenu de solidarité active (RSA), alongside significant changes to the structure of France Travail. Hélène Ibanez, the federation’s secretary general, underscored the challenges faced by social protection systems, attributing them to detrimental public funding decisions. She stated, "Current public decisions and funding challenges undermine essential structures that contribute to social cohesion in France."
The congress is not only about addressing existing reforms but also includes the election of new leadership and gathering insights from local unions to inform future directions. Other important topics include the impact of artificial intelligence and the pursuit of wage transparency in accordance with a forthcoming European directive. The CFDT aims to leverage this platform to influence the policy agenda surrounding these pressing social issues, ensuring the needs and experiences of workers are adequately represented as France navigates these reforms.