CFDT Pushes for Key Revisions to France's Pension Reform

The union demands changes to the 2023 reform, focusing on retirement age, workplace conditions, and gender equity.

The CFDT has reiterated its opposition to the 2023 pension reform, which raised the retirement age from 62 to 64, and is demanding a return to 62 years or other adjustments.
Marylise Léon, CFDT's secretary general, emphasized three priorities: revising the retirement age, addressing workplace hardship, and reducing gender inequalities in pensions.
The union is advocating for the reinstatement of four criteria for workplace hardship, previously removed in 2017, which significantly impact workers' health and retirement eligibility.
CFDT has highlighted the disproportionate impact of the reform on women, arguing that it nullifies benefits related to maternity and surcharges after age 62.
Negotiations between unions, employers, and the government are set to continue until May, with the potential for legislative adjustments based on any agreements reached.