Union des métiers et des industries de l'hôtellerie (Umih)

The Union des métiers et des industries de l'hôtellerie (Umih) is a French trade union representing businesses in the hotel, restaurant, café, and hospitality sectors. Umih is currently newsworthy due to its strong opposition to proposed government reforms regarding the use of restaurant vouchers (titres-restaurant). These reforms aim to allow the use of vouchers on Sundays and to permanently authorize their use in supermarkets, a move Umih argues disadvantages traditional restaurants. Umih, particularly its Île-de-France branch, supports Sunday usage in restaurants but advocates for a spending limit differentiation between restaurants and supermarkets. The union fears the reforms prioritize large retailers over restaurants, potentially harming their members' businesses. Umih's stance highlights the ongoing debate about supporting the hospitality industry versus providing broader consumer benefits through voucher usage.