Several public service unions called for a national day on Thursday, November 14 “action” and of ” strike “ on December 5, to denounce in particular budget cuts in the administration worth 1.2 billion euros, according to a press release signed by seven of the eight organizations.
«The trade union organizations CGT, CFDT, UNSA, FSU, Solidaires, CFE-CGC and FA-FP call on public sector agents to a day of action, rallies, demonstrations and strikes throughout the territory on December 5, 2024»they said in their press release.
“A day for the minister [Guillaume Kasbarian] waiver of three days of waiting in the public service, reduction of compensation for days of sick leave, non-payment of GIPA [la garantie individuelle du pouvoir d’achat] »details the document further.
Only Force Ouvrière, the second largest union organization at the level of the entire public service, did not join this declaration and maintained a call for a renewable three-day strike. “at the same time as the railway strike”, “starting December 10 or 11”The secretary general of the UIAFP-FO, Christian Grolier, told Agence France-Presse (AFP).
The Minister of the Public Service, Guillaume Kasbarian, agreed on November 7 to one of the union demands, the abandonment of the suppression of categories A, B and C, but refuses to give in on the other points raised by the unions. This is the case of the extension of the waiting period from one to three days in the event of sick leave and the reduction of compensation to 90% of the usual treatment instead of the current 100%.
The union federations also oppose the announced abolition of the GIPA, a form of financial compensation for civil servants.
“Guillaume Kasbarian takes note of the unions’ decision”
“It is clear that Guillaume Kasbarian did not respond to most of the other proposals and demands of the union organizations”we can read in the joint press release of the unions.
These measures are “difficult but accepted”Guillaume Kasbarian’s entourage had declared, who advocates for a “alignment” between the public and private sectors.
“Guillaume Kasbarian takes note of the unions’ decision and reaffirms his openness to dialogue. In a period of severe budget constraints, the Minister acts responsibly and demands this same spirit from all stakeholders.”said the minister’s entourage.
