Justice Department for six months on the terms of the takeover of Merrill LynchFurthermore unemployment is rising againSince midSeptember the stock markets mark wayThe trend is accentuated with September 11The face of the former Prime Minister inhibits imperceptiblyFor the State it defends itself partiallyIf it says do not yet know the universe of SMEs it starts to work with convictionIn the foreground Cordelia lying body presented face where it has already reduced its interestsNeed to start the fight as early as JanuaryA mobilization in the car today, another in the industry on 22 October; What do you expect from these initiatives
300,000 jobs are threatened in the short term in the industry. It is in crisis and companies continue to focus on the reconstruction of cash, investment is at a standstill. There is urgency to implement industrial policy worthy of the name.
You will not participate in the gathering of this afternoon. Are you afraid to face the cégétistes which, as the Continental delegate, feel you too soft
Being Secretary General of an organization does not imply to be present at all events, as the CGT, in this re-entry, must be present on many fronts. I have already said what I think of the words of Xavier Mathieu on the merits. At SGC, we do not appreciate those who play against their camp. But it should not prevent having the necessary debate on our strategy, a fortiori in the preparation of our Congress in December.
The head of State has decided to resume your very good idea to States General of the industry. Satisfied
I had the opportunity to interact with him on the alarming situation of the industry. We have not proposed to organize States General, but requested a genuine industrial policy. The case of Molex as promises of Nicolas Sarkozy to Gandrange show that it is not enough for discussions with the State to achieve satisfactory results. General States should aim to reverse the trend. If it is that of political communication, it will be without the CGT.
What is the status of the social climate
It cannot predict the social climate of this re-entry from as the month of June. It is in a situation without precedent: it can move very quickly. The unions have a special responsibility in this context. Our task is even less easy expected perhaps too many trade unionism: given the State of the left, some would like that we substituions political parties to embody the alternation. This is not our role.
The Inter-Union still have meaning
Of course. Beyond calls for mobilization national and even if there is debate between us, the intersyndicale encourages mobilizations in enterprises, it creates a dynamic. Those who think that should rather focus on the path of autonomy and isolation does not take into account aspiration very strong of the employees in the unit to deal with a crisis which they are the first victims.
At what unions do you refer
Those who are concerned above all by their own future. It is regrettable that the internal interests outweigh the defence of the interests of employees.
As Labour Force
FO unions division needs to justify its existence by defiance to the CGT since 1947. But history is not stopped in 1947!
What sense does give your approximation with the CFDT
The CFDT questions on its trade unionism. This is new. She even went to invite the CGT to think with her about trade unionism of the future on its summer University. The CFDT considered perhaps that the CGT is not false. I will not complain me. Of course, this does not mean that it wants to become a CGT bis. The improvement of relations between unions contributes to answer a question we ask in our Congress documents: is there not room for more cooperation and exchange between trade unions
And the CGT, on the eve of its Congress, doubt
We are convinced that our strategy and our analyses are good, evidenced by our success in the election tribunals, but it must develop unionization to have the means of our ambitions. It must compel the authorities to respect the fundamental right to unionize. The CGT must also call into question to adapt its organization to the evolution of the world of work and the needs of the employees of today.
Where are you in your project for the reorganization of Confederal Executive
We will discuss it. Cannot ask the federations of rethinking their organization and do not reflect on the Confederation.
How far will you go with the FSU And with solidarity
With the FSU, we agree to explore opportunities for closer work. We have a foundation and different, but our positions converge often. We agreed to take the time to strengthen our cooperation. But, let's be clear, no merger or absorption is the order of the day. To solidarity, should incorporate that the success of each can be done on the remains of neighbors. The CGT is too often a target for them.
Laurence Parisot is soon mandate. What balance are you getting its action
The image of companies has continued to deteriorate and it contributed by its statements and positions. The business opened the door to negotiations that really compelled and forced. It is blocking for the recognition of the painful trades, plays the watch for SME employees the right to have them also Union representatives. On the sharing of added value, at the pace where will the employers, it is not impossible that several Lehman Brothers until we get something! Which has progressed to the Medef, is lobbying the Government and it brings him success totalling billions of euros for businesses each year.
Are you in favour of a renewal of Pierre Gadonneix head of EDF and what do you think of a possible arrival of Henri Proglio
We have always preferred the debate on the guidelines implemented in public enterprises rather than on particular CEO designations and services.
What do you think of the EUR 5 billion investment plan in the SNCF freight and restructuring that will accompany him
Transferring freight from road to rail is an objective of general interest defended for long years by the CGT. This is conceivable only with a genuine political will, investments, a mesh of territory and personnel in sufficient numbers.
