Minister Sébastien Lecornu chaired a social conference dedicated to wages and social protection, in a context of intense tensions over household purchasing power.
Minister of Labour and Solidarity Sébastien Lecornu presided on Monday over a social conference dedicated to wage issues and social protection. This meeting, organized a few weeks before year-end, aimed to ease the growing concerns of the French people facing inflation and rising costs of living.
The announcement of a possible increase in the SMIC to 1,500 euros net per month as early as December occupied a central place in the discussions. This promise comes amid a tense economic context, where many salaried workers struggle to maintain their standard of living despite stable incomes.
During his speech, the minister emphasized the government's commitment to the purchasing power of the most modest workers. He also highlighted existing measures, such as the activity premium and various social benefits, intended to supplement the income of the households concerned.
However, social partners expressed reservations regarding the technical and financial feasibility of this measure. Trade union and employer organizations stressed the need for more in-depth dialogue before any definitive decision.
This conference comes as the government seeks to address palpable social anger, particularly in sectors facing recruitment difficulties. The executive is counting on these exchanges to find a balance between supporting households and preserving business competitiveness.
The announcement of a possible increase in the SMIC to 1,500 euros net per month as early as December occupied a central place in the discussions. This promise comes amid a tense economic context, where many salaried workers struggle to maintain their standard of living despite stable incomes.
During his speech, the minister emphasized the government's commitment to the purchasing power of the most modest workers. He also highlighted existing measures, such as the activity premium and various social benefits, intended to supplement the income of the households concerned.
However, social partners expressed reservations regarding the technical and financial feasibility of this measure. Trade union and employer organizations stressed the need for more in-depth dialogue before any definitive decision.
This conference comes as the government seeks to address palpable social anger, particularly in sectors facing recruitment difficulties. The executive is counting on these exchanges to find a balance between supporting households and preserving business competitiveness.
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Source: La Nouvelle République