Mobilizations in France: the Smic at €1,502 Net, "Crumbs" According to the CGT
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On Monday, Prime Minister Sebastien Lecornu said that the Smic's increase of 1.6% on December 1st will be "the second largest increase in 20 years", defending a "boost" that "is not just symbolic" in an attempt to calm social anger. The CGT's secretary-general flaunted this decision, pointing out that the "government has only announced crumbs". Olivier Guyottot's clarifications, teacher-researcher in strategy and political science
The minimum wage will reach about 1 502 euros per month, almost 24 euros more than today. A revalorisation that does not convince the first concerned, those who are paid to the smic.
The Prime Minister tried to respond to social anger by announcing on Monday a slight rise in the SMIC. Without convincing either the unions or the demonstrators.
By giving the lowest wages a boost on Monday, November 9, the government can say that it is moving forward, but this response is not up to the evils and anxieties expressed in the streets in recent weeks.
Prime Minister Sébastien Lecornu tried this Monday to respond to social anger by announcing in particular a 1.6% improvement of the Smic as from 1 December. An overall measure considered "inadequate",
The government committed on Monday to take several measures against expensive living. The Prime Minister announced a slight increase in the Smic and the extension of the fuel premium.
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