CGT - “withdrawl of CPE non-negotiable”

Bernard Thibault, general secretary of the CGT union - the biggest in France - has said that the withdrawl of the CPE is not negiotiable.

This could lead to an all out fight.
"Il n'y a pas de négociation possible autour du maintien du CPE, le retrait du CPE n'est pas négociable."

Meanwhile, Villepin said "I would have wished to have reopened negotiations with our social partners in the Trade Union movement and all of the students."

Comments

Related content

Unions call for another day of strikes and protests

The main trade unions, along with the high school and student bodies, have decided to call for a new day of strikes and demonstrations for next Tuesday 4 April.

CPE scrapped

A more detailed look at the withdrawal of the new French employment law CPE with latest updates.

General Strike in France next week?

We've had reports that a general strike against the CPE employment law is being organised for next week.

Lang: Villepin like child who refuses to let go of favourite toy

Roundup of news of the movement against the new CPE employment law in France from Sunday March 26.

Unions set to announce next step Monday, 5pm

Unions are meeting Monday at 5pm local time to decide whether to call for a general strike.

CGT union says 1.5 million demonstrate against CPE

Le Figaro is now reporting the CGT trade union as counting 1.5 million demonstrating across France.