CFDT Warns of Hidden Job Losses Beyond Publicized Layoffs

Marylise Léon highlights the need for government action as layoffs at major firms may only be a fraction of wider employment challenges.

Marylise Léon, Secretary General of the CFDT, emphasizes that recent layoff announcements by companies like Auchan and Michelin might only represent a small portion of broader employment issues.
She notes that many job losses are occurring through less visible means such as collective agreements and voluntary departures, particularly in smaller businesses.
Léon calls for the government to implement robust retraining mechanisms to help workers transition between jobs in a rapidly changing economy.
The CFDT criticizes the proposed 'social VAT' by Medef, arguing it could harm purchasing power and weaken social security funding.
A recent unemployment insurance agreement, awaiting CFDT's final decision, is seen as a positive step for workers, balancing necessary savings with fair distribution of efforts.