The first day of the new legislature promises to be hectic. The CGT is calling for a large rally in front of the National Assembly, this Thursday, July 18 at 12 noon, and in front of all the prefectures of France. Montreuil called for a way for the union to put pressure on the deputies To elect a new chairman of the assembly. Because the identity of the next prime minister could depend on his political color. “We must join these gatherings to bring the National Assembly under control,” he said. its general secretary Sophie Binet. The results of the elections must be respected. »
First, the first to call was the powerful CGT Cheminots Converging at the Palais-Bourbon before the call was relayed by the Montreuil headquarters to all other CGT federations. “NFP won the elections. The Left has always been in favor of rail, and it’s a chance for us to see them in power. The CGT vindicates the railwayman, especially since he promised to cancel the pension reform that we have been fighting for months. I hope there will be more of us tomorrow (this Thursday) to hear the message. »
“It is not our duty to get so involved in political affairs”
The unprecedented position of the CGT surprises other unions. No other representative union in the SNCF (Unsa Ferroviaire, SUD Rail, CFDT Cheminots) will follow. What at the national level. Tuesday, CFDT General Secretary Merylise Léon, objected to the claim of inadmissibility. “We will never advocate for a political group that should exercise power, and we will never call for mobilization to put pressure on an institution,” he said. two rounds.
Frédéric Souillot, general secretary at the FO, which has been behind Republican calls for obstruction from other union organizations, denounces the “mixing of genres”. “It is not our duty to get involved in political affairs to this extent,” he judges. What if the NFP comes to power? Will there be no more strikes and protests in the CGT after supporting them? »
CGT rail worker confirms power plant will remain “vigilant”. “Sophie Binet herself called on the leftists not to betray the voters,” he said. It is not because he is in power that we will stop our actions. » NFP still needs to succeed.