Solidaires

Solidaires is a French trade union confederation, known for its activism and advocacy for workers' rights. Recent news highlights their involvement in two key areas. First, Solidaires, along with seven other major French trade unions (CFDT, CGT, FO, CFE-CGC, CFTC, Unsa, and FSU), is opposing a proposed law that would expand the possibilities of working on May 1st (Labor Day). They are urging the government to abandon the accelerated adoption process, arguing it disrespects social history. Second, Solidaires, specifically through its Sud Culture and Sud PTT branches, is involved in legal action against the Maison Gainsbourg and the Musée Gustave Moreau. They allege that these museums are engaging in illegal labor practices by outsourcing reception activities in a way that harms employees. These actions demonstrate Solidaires' ongoing commitment to defending workers' rights and challenging government policies and employer practices they deem unfair.