France: Postal workers to strike against job cuts

Post by **TrueBlueTerrier** » 12 Jan 2008, 14:38

http://libcom.org/news/postal-workers-s ... s-11012008

Workers in Paris' 8th district are planning strike action after management announced the loss of 111 jobs.

Workers, with the support of the SUD and CGT unions have given notice of an unlimited strike to begin Monday.

William Jean-Baptiste, the new manager of district 8, announced the proposed job losses as part of the 'facteurs d'avenir' initiative brought in Last year which has already led to job losses and strikes in other districts. As a manager he has a reputation for making cuts and for using disciplinary measures to crush workers' resistance.

Workers in districts 6 and 16 are still striking on Saturdays in protest at job losses, increased workloads and in support of their claim for a 150 euro allowance for the cost of living in Paris.

bexhil palace · Post by **bexhil palace** » 12 Jan 2008, 16:05

Good luck to our French Brothers and sisters.
At least we're not alone in having idiots at the top. :cfo :lfo

billyb8 · Post by **billyb8** » 12 Jan 2008, 17:23

Can you imagine what would happen if there was the threat of losing a third of operational staff?

Vive la Revolution!!!

Post by **baldrick** » 13 Jan 2008, 19:24

Is that where Tom Melvin has gone?
Solidarity and best wishes to our French colleagues!