WORLD WORLDWIDE EUROPE BELGIUM BRUSSELS - news journal UPDATE - (en) France, Monde Libertaire - BIOCOOP: The Saga Continues, But It's Not Over (ca, de, fr, it, pt, tr)[machine translation]

 We previously reported in Le Monde libertaire on the strike taking place at the BIOCOOP store on Place des Fêtes in Paris's 19th arrondissement. Today, Monday, January 26th, marks the 24th day of this strike, which began on January 3rd, to denounce the abusive management practices of the store manager: humiliation, constant pressure, excessive surveillance of employees, verbal abuse, etc., and to demand wage increases that are deemed far too low. With the situation still at a standstill, a new representative has been appointed to negotiate with the strikers. During these negotiations, certain irregularities on the part of the manager/owner have come to light, as she has not filed her financial statements since the store opened in 2020. She refuses to share these statements with the striking employees, citing "confidentiality."

Wage increases? The strikers rejected the initial proposal of a 2% raise; the latest proposal is for a 4.5% increase, but the deal remains deadlocked. Management is making this increase contingent on improved financial performance for the store and wants to spread it over two years if the results are confirmed, if the economic situation allows, if, if...

Despite the cold, wind, and rain, the strikers are holding firm and maintain their picket line every day from noon to 6:30 p.m. in front of the store, complete with tables, chairs, thermoses of coffee, cookies, and donation boxes.

Last Tuesday, the manager reopened the store with the help of apprentices (part-time students and interns). Very few customers entered the shop, having been informed of the situation by the strikers. A strange situation indeed: the store is open but empty, the picket line is in front of the entrance, and some strikers are inside wearing their CGT-branded vests and holding leaflets.

In short, the struggle continues at Biocoop. They need your moral and financial support. You can go and meet them and chat over a generously offered coffee every day from noon. Here's the exact address:
1, rue du Pré Saint Gervais - 75019 Paris (Metro Place des Fêtes, line 11)

Ramón
(Salvador Seguí group)

https://monde-libertaire.net/?articlen=8810
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Link: (en) France, Monde Libertaire - BIOCOOP: The Saga Continues, But It's Not Over (ca, de, fr, it, pt, tr)[machine translation]

Source: A-infos-en@ainfos.ca