The TotalEnergies group, struggling with the CGT in a social tussle, has proposed that negotiations on wage increases, demanded by the union, begin in October.
“
TotalEnergies calls on everyone to take responsibility so that the company can supply the French people (with fuel) in the best conditions
,” says the oil company.
For its part, the CGT, which renewed its strike movement this Sunday, said it was ready this Sunday to start negotiations on Monday, while the strike is causing supply disruptions everywhere in France.
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Originally, discussions were to begin in mid-November.
But faced with the tensions generated by the fuel shortage, TotalEnergies has therefore decided to bring forward the date of the negotiations.
The government and the presidential majority are increasing their speeches to put pressure on the management and the CGT.
"
The strike penalizes the French who work
," said Aurore Bergé, deputy La Renaissance, on Sunday.