This is the very definition of overzealousness.
Throughout the metropolis of Toulouse, garbage collectors are rebelling against the obligation for all agents of local authorities to switch to 35 hours per week (1607 hours per year) as of January 1, 2022 as part of the law on the transformation of the function. public.
But no picket line in protest.
The tactics are more subtle.
Since Monday, November 15, garbage collectors have applied the Highway Code and safety rules to the letter.
It is therefore forbidden to walk on the sidewalks in a narrow street, to collect waste on either side of a lane in a single pass ... As a result, the rubbish is piling up.
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“
We want to stay 'finished' [currently in effect, meaning that the garbage collectors leave when their task is finished;
on the other hand, they don't take a break] because collecting longer is not synonymous with cleanliness.
On the contrary, it's accidental,
”claims the Intersyndicale through the voice of Thierry Andreu.
Currently, they work nearly 25 hours a week for 34 days off, according to Thierry Andreu.
With the introduction of 35 hours, their leave would be reduced to 29 days, too little for Toulon garbage collectors.
They also want the arduous nature of the job to be better recognized.
"Illegal" practice
Solicited by
Le Figaro
, Vincent Terrail-Novès, mayor of Balma and vice-president of Toulouse Métropole replied to the Intersyndicale: "
We have not received clear demands and are talking with the agents through the media
".
He indicates that the end of the "finished party", otherwise "
illegal
", is motivated by the health and safety of the agents as well as a work of better quality.
“
As for the arduousness, it is already included in their remuneration.
The president of Toulouse Métropole is determined to go to the end of the 'finished party'
”.
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The next step for the garbage collectors in Toulouse?
“
If we are not more listened to by December, we do not exclude a movement similar to that of Marseille.
The agents are following us
, ”concludes the Intersyndicale.
On October 1, after four days of general strike during which 5,000 tons of waste had accumulated in the Marseille city, a first agreement was negotiated (reduction of 9.5% of working time over the year to take into account hardship).
But Marseille garbage collectors have just submitted a new strike notice.