The Minister of the Economy, Bruno Le Maire, does not understand the call for a strike by the CGT. The first SNCF union filed on Friday a strike notice for the national day of action of September 17. The call was joined by FSU, Solidaires and youth organizations. This notice extends from Wednesday September 16 at 8:00 p.m. to Friday September 18 at 07:55 a.m.
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“I find it hard to understand that we are launching a strike call when we have just taken over 35 billion in debt from SNCF . What is this strike for? What are the objectives ? What will it improve for the railway workers? " , asked the minister on Saturday August 29 on France Inter.
"We have everything to succeed"
Bruno Le Maire also spoke about the economic crisis and the recovery plan, which will be unveiled by the Prime Minister on Thursday, September 3. “ Consumption picked up in May and June (...) We have a solid economic base in France. We have everything to succeed and we will get there , ”said the Minister of the Economy in particular.
Wishing to avoid business bankruptcies, he indicated that the government would do “ the maximum to save everyone ”. “ We will spare no effort from the state. The cash flow of companies is my most immediate concern , ”he continued, specifying that“ solutions ”had been found to“ save ”several companies such as Camaïeu, Conforama, Courtepaille or even La Halle. In normal times, France registers around 50,000 bankruptcies per year. " There will be more this year ", however acknowledged the minister.
" We will get by only if we are all united: the State, local authorities, banks, very small businesses ", enumerated Bruno Le Maire. The minister also estimated that the reduction of 10 billion euros per year in production taxes would " improve the competitiveness of manufacturers to initiate relocation ".
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Regarding the recovery plan, Bruno Le Maire promised that “ no one will be forgotten ”. The aid that will be granted to businesses could be matched. " There may be compensation, especially in environmental matters, which will be discussed in the parliamentary debate ," said the Minister.
