“Whether we like it or not, the game of pensions is over,” admits Laurent Berger

After five months of mobilization against the pension reform, Laurent Berger confirmed his participation on Tuesday, June 6. “last” Demonstration as General Secretary of CFDT. “Whether we like it or not, the pension game is over”He also recognized, from the head of the Paris march, who was again welcomed “Still an important mobilization” Reunion invited from this 14th day of January.

“This is the last demonstration against the pension reform, we are not going to tell the story in this formatargued the union leader. […] But there is always anger and resentment. We will have to build on this mobilization to continue working on wages, purchasing power, working conditions and social dialogue. » Laurent Berger also confirmed that he wanted to take the field after handing over to CFDT chief Merylise Leon on June 21. “Shut up first, let me rest. And when the time comes, I will say what I will do. »

Meanwhile, he hopes the National Assembly will be able to vote on the Liberal, Independent, Overseas and Territories Group’s bill on June 8 to return the legal retirement age to 62. . “But if not, the possibility of the government backing down will be behind us.warns Laurent Berger. We are not going to tell stories. I would love to see two million people take to the streets again next week. But this is not true. »

“There will likely be other demonstrations”

Next to him in Paris, CGT number Sophie Binet repeated that she wanted to “Real Talks”Also applies to salaries, but also “Macron commands” on the Labor Code and “gender equality”. Even when “Retirement will always be a struggle”The goal is now “Achieving concrete progress”he said and asserting that “The inter-union will remain united” and judgment “It is likely that there will be other manifestations in the country”.

The representative of the trade union calls on the accused to introduce a new method from the executive authority “You drink with the back of your hand” All proposals from employee representatives. “The government refuses to negotiate seriously with the trade unionsshe was worried. The only thing he agrees to discuss based on his agenda. But we don’t want his regressive government and employer agenda. »

Union leaders planned “video chat” On June 13, Benoît Teste (FSU) reported for “full assessment” On the day of their mobilization and on Thursday, the National Assembly voted on the proposal to cancel the pension reform.

At the same time, the hypothesis of a meeting in the Elysée Palace divides the union leaders. Cyril Shabanier (CFTC) “I think we should go because it’s a good time to talk about other things” than pensions. But Frederic Suilo (FO) claims that his organization “won’t go” this “A social conference that will last for miles”. The same reluctance from François Homeril (CFE-CGC) who did not “I don’t want to go to the communication operation of the President of the Republic”.