Mobilization planned for April 3 against the full employment law

April 3, 2025, marks a decisive day in the fight against the « full employment » law. Unions, including the CGT, FO, CFDT, and Solidaires, are calling for a general mobilization to denounce the negative impacts of this controversial law. Across France, workers are rising up to defend their rights and demand fair and equitable reforms.

A contested law that benefits private companies

Adopted in December 2023, the « full employment » law is perceived by many as an affront to workers’ rights, favoring corporate interests above all else. This legislation, by transforming the public employment service into a veritable tool of control, requires RSA recipients to provide proof of 15 hours of work per week. This approach, far from solving employment problems, instead paves the way for increased exploitation of the workforce. Private operators now play a leading role in supporting and training the unemployed, a position that, in 2024, cost the State €1.6 billion. Far from stimulating genuine skills development, this investment is criticized for its ineffectiveness and its contribution to individual job insecurity.

Year Cost of private operators (in billions of euros) Impact on employment

The CGT National Committee of Private and Precarious Workers (CNTPEP-CGT), supported by other unions such as FO and CFDT, has called for demonstrations on April 3. This mobilization aims not only to denounce the « full employment » law but also to demand significant improvements in labor rights.

Retirement age: reduce it to 60 to allow for well-deserved rest after a busy professional life.

Fight against poverty: introduce a minimum unemployment benefit and increase benefits by €10 per day. End of exemptions: eliminate social security contribution exemptions to ensure fair funding of public services. https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=HolmCbjDA5U The Testimonial Campaign: Making Voices Heard **Alongside the protests, the CNTPEP-CGT organized a vast testimonial campaign to raise public awareness. The goal is to demonstrate, through poignant stories, the harmful impact of the « full employment » law on the daily lives of those affected. These testimonies, by contradicting the claims of France Travail leaders, serve as a lever for a much-needed shift in perspective.**At the heart of this campaign, people are central. The goal is to capture the essence of a struggle where every voice counts, a cry from the heart shared by those living under the yoke of legislation perceived as unjust.

• France Travail Under Fire France Travail, the leading organization in implementing this law, has been heavily criticized for its management, which has put its employees at a disadvantage. At the heart of these criticisms is a mismatch between the law’s ambitious objectives and the reality on the ground. Employees denounce work overload and degrading working conditions, reinforcing an already tense social climate.
• The work overload at France Travail is a striking example of the pressure placed on staff, making their work almost impossible to manage. The Stakes of a Historic Mobilization
• The demonstration of April 3, 2025, is part of a historical continuity where workers’ movements have often been the catalyst for significant social change. This day brings together a diversity of demands, ranging from the improvement of working conditions to a thorough reform of employment policies. But what are the underlying issues? This demonstration aims to remind everyone that work is not just an economic statistic, but a major component of human dignity. From the fight against the full employment law to the demand for equal rights for all, every step in this mobilization echoes a powerful desire for social justice.
• Discover effective mobilization strategies to strengthen community engagement, foster citizen participation, and create lasting impact. Learn how to mobilize resources, bring teams together, and inspire action for causes you care about. A united union front in the face of adversity

Historic events around a common cause. The CGT, CFDT, FO, and Solidaires unions form a united front to demand not only the repeal of the law but also a complete overhaul of the unemployment insurance and social security systems. This is not just opposition; it is the affirmation of a vision for a more equitable and inclusive future.

Massive support from the major unions: CGT, FO, CFDT, Solidaires.

Calls for a

day of mobilization in the public sector.

A vision for the future: expanded social protection, universal unemployment insurance.

Unexpected conclusion of a fight for dignity. While April 3rd promises to be a landmark event, it also raises profound questions about the future of work in France. This mobilization represents a crucial moment to reevaluate not only current laws but also how French society views the role of work in individual and collective dignity. Heeding repeated calls for strike action, workers hope this collective voice will lead to lasting change. As the world watches this situation unfold, the results may well inspire other nations to reevaluate their own employment policies.

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• https://www.francebleu.fr/infos/economie-social/fonction-publique-des-syndicats-appellent-a-une-journee-de-mobilisation-le-3-avril-5333150

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