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Work on the 1st May: the Cpme Denounces "an Incomprehensible Subject" After the Government's Retreat

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The SMEC denounces the government's decline in the plan to expand labour on the 1st May. Its president, Amir Reza-Tofighi, considers it "incomprehensible" the abandonment of a measure supported by a majority of French.

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The SMEC denounces the government's decline in the plan to expand labour on the 1st May. Its president, Amir Reza-Tofighi, considers it "incomprehensible" the abandonment of a measure supported by a majority of French.

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The Liberals repeat this once again: the May 1st Labour Day is an anachronism. Yet, at the time of the ruling, the government recedes, as always: only the bakers and independent florists will be allowed to work this year. For their part, the unions fear that any derogation will call for others in other sectors. As for the left, it strongly denounces, on all the stands and on all the plateaus, that May 1 is not a "specified" day, but a day "snatc…

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After having rejected the bill to expand work that day, the Prime Minister finally announced that work would be allowed on May 1st for certain professionals: baker-pastry craftsmen and florists. Butchers and fish harvesters, who would also have wished to open, feel injured.

After falling back in front of the unions, the Government has finally authorised the florists and bakers-pastries to have their employees work on 1 May on a voluntary basis. Moreover, the Government invites the social partners to negotiate, by professional branch, exceptions which could then be transposed into the law by 1 May 2027. This step by Sébastien Lecornu clearly shows that he does not know on which foot to dance. That he governs without…

The Prime Minister finally announced this Friday that florists and bakers were allowed to employ their employees this 1st May on the basis of volunteerism and on double pay. The measure of last year where only the bosses were entitled to work therefore goes to the trap, but the discussions will resume next year. On the ground, what do the artisans think? Pulse-taking in Toul.

·Nancy, France
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_**The Prime Minister gave his green light to the opening of artisanal shops on this holiday, subject to increased remuneration and the voluntary service of the employees.**_ A decision was taken by the executive following a consultation with the representatives of the professions concerned.The bakers and florists will now be able to operate their establishments [...] The article The government authorizes bakers and florists to open on May 1st a…

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midilibre.fr broke the news on Sunday, April 19, 2026.
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