"I hope that we do not hinder, that we do not diminish the employees' ability to spend as they wish for their meals," says Serge Papin, Minister of SMEs, Commerce, and Purchasing Power. #TitresRestaurant #PouvoirAchat #Carburant (translated)
The Minister of SMEs, Serge Papin, expresses his wish to maintain the ceiling of 25 euros per day for meal vouchers in order not to restrict employees' choices for their meals. #TitresRestaurant #PouvoirAchat #Carburant (translated)
FRENCHRAPUS presented several claims that he said were made during the demonstration on October 17. They concerned, in particular, purchasing power, with increases in wages, an adjustment of the minimum wage, and a reduction in prices, as well as education and studies, with better conditions, more resources, and more places at university, a reform of scholarships, and a re-evaluation of Parcoursup and MonMaster. He also cited demands regarding the protection and support of employees, people with disabilities, and job seekers, as well as unemployment compensation. In the field of health, he mentioned the need for more medical staff and better reimbursement for healthcare. For overseas territories, he mentioned demands for a reduction in the cost of living and flight tickets, an increase in wages, and improvements to the water supply network. He also referred to more accessible transportation, improvement of the network, and a decrease in fuel prices. Finally, FRENCHRAPUS indicated that the demands included better consideration of testimonials, support for victims of violence, and harsher penalties in cases of serious misconduct or intentional endangerment. He also mentioned the importance of listening to citizens' demands and defending purchasing power. #Manif17Octobre #Revendiations #PouvoirDachat (translated)
The author estimated that the main risk to employment did not come from replacement by artificial intelligence, but from people capable of using it. He stated that if the French trusted him, 20 million employees would be trained in AI in three years. https://t.co/yakynsQNtQ #IA #formation #emploi #FR (translated)
AlertesInfos reported, citing Mediapart, that Air France was applying an Israeli directive prohibiting pilots and cabin crew from 31 nationalities, including Algerians, Tunisians, Iranians, and Pakistanis, from operating flights to Israel, even if they also held French nationality. The account added that the company had warned its employees that they risked sanctions in case of non-compliance with the directive. #AirFrance #Israël #Aviation (translated)
The author presented October 13 as a vital mobilization date, called by youth and worker unions. He estimated that the initiative should continue on October 17 with a consultation among participants, and described the situation as a global political crisis. (translated)
82% of the employees of Progrès went on strike this Friday to protest against job cuts. #Grève #Lyon #Emploi (translated)
Requests for salary advances are strongly increasing in French companies due to inflation and the financial difficulties faced by employees, which is pushing employers to adapt administratively to this new reality. #AcomptesSurSalaire #PouvoirDAchat #TPEPME (translated)
The National Assembly adopted a specific leave for employees who are victims of sexual and sexist violence, in order to allow them to carry out the necessary procedures related to these assaults. #ViolencesSexuelles #CongéVictimes #EgalitéFemmesHommes (translated)
The employees of the Forges de Tarbes, the only French factory producing 155 mm shell casings, are alarmed by the lack of raw materials necessary for their activity as their historical client KNDS begins to deplete its stocks. #Industrie #Défense #Acier (translated)
It is necessary to add hours to compensate for the half hour. There will be an additional increase in revenue, but it should not be at the expense of the employees. For their part, the unions are more divided. "It is necessary to add hours to compensate for the half hour. There will be an additional increase in revenue, but it should not be at the expense of the employees," explains Mohamed Sylla, UNSA delegate for Lidl. #Lidl #HorairesMagasins #GrandeDistribution (translated)
The leaders of unemployment insurance express their anger by accusing the state of siphoning off the resources of employees and businesses. #économie #chômage #entreprises (translated)
Paul Vannier wrote that the National Rally voted against eight measures examined the day before in the finance committee, which, according to him, would have made the wealthiest contribute to the financing of public services. He cited the creation of a universal tax aimed at the very wealthy residing abroad, the elimination of the flat tax on dividends, two proposals to raise this tax, the tripling of the surcharge on very high incomes, an increase in the minimum tax rate on large fortunes, a measure against circumventing inheritance rights through the spreading of donations, and the deindexation of the highest tax brackets from inflation. Vannier added that the RN had voted with the Macronists. #JusticeFiscale #Richesse #ServicesPublics (translated)
The last focus is on ways to further empower all stakeholders. A letter sent this morning by the Minister of Labor, Jean-Pierre Farandou, outlines "three areas" of reflection, including the development of an "active policy for prevention, monitoring, and better support" for the return of employees, to "reduce the duration of absences" and enable employees "to return under the best conditions" or to pursue a "professional retraining." #SantéAuTravail #Prévention #ArrêtsMaladie (translated)
Jean-Luc Mélenchon welcomed a strong mobilization of youth at Bastille, where, according to him, they had exemplarily expressed their demands. He expressed his great pride and called to meet on Tuesday, October 13, at the call of youth and workers' unions. https://t.co/5SYLDREZam #Jeunesse #Solidarité #Réformes (translated)
The CGT calls for a strike at TotalEnergies for salary increases, impacting several refineries and service stations. #greve #salaries #raffineries (translated)
The Agence France-Presse reported, citing the CGT, that TotalEnergies employees began blocking fuel shipments in the refineries of Normandy, near Le Havre, Donges (Loire-Atlantique), and in the biorefinery of La Mède (Bouches-du-Rhône) on Thursday morning. The CGT was calling for a strike for jobs and wages. https://t.co/skaG72xNwG #TotalEnergies #Grève #Salaires (translated)
Employees of TotalEnergies have begun a 24-hour strike to demand raises and hiring, thereby blocking fuel shipments at several refineries in France, according to the CGT. #Grève #TotalEnergies #Salaires (translated)
SpaceX is looking to raise $40 billion to acquire Nvidia chips, while Apple is preparing its smart home with LG and Micron employees in Taiwan are voting for a strike. #SpaceX #Nvidia #GAFAM (translated)
The CGT is calling for a strike by all TotalEnergies employees, potentially causing blockages at service stations and fuel shipments this Thursday. #greve #TotalEnergies #carburants (translated)
