The local union of the CGT of Draguignan calls on very small businesses to defend themselves by voting for their new union representative

“13,000 Dracéniens employees are affected by these elections”, points out Gilles Piazzoli, secretary of the local union of the CGT of Draguignan. Alongside him, union members are mobilizing to inform this population “unsupported, insists the Dracénois. Information does not always reach them! Business leaders do not always take the time to talk about it, if they have very few employees or are not even aware “.

Yet even if there is “what” 10 employees or less, they can be represented by the Regional Joint Commission “and therefore seize their right to defend themselves”, explains Frédéric Duthé, union member.

Only 7% participation in 2017

Votes are recorded online (1) until April 6.

“It is a difficult audience to reach, says Gilles Piazzoli. In 2017, there was only 7% participation. To prevent this phenomenon from repeating, our mission is to inform the employees concerned ourselves. “

So the members of the local Dracénoise union established a communication plan.

“First of all, we go through social networks and in particular Facebook to disseminate the conditions of the election as much as possible. Then, we will put up posters in as many municipalities as possible, given that town halls do not instinctively do so., lists Gilles Piazzoli. Finally, we have banners and leaflets for very small businesses that we can contact. “

Nationally, CGT union members “seize the media” to call for a vote.

“It is up to the state to inform but it does not do it”

“It is a general effort to defend this part of wage democracy and make citizenship accessible to all.” The secretary of the local union continues: “It is important that the consequences of this election are known to ensure the improvement of salary life”.

Despite a welcome solidarity movement, “It is not normal that this is to be done, accuses Gilles Piazzoli. It is up to the state to inform its companies, to ensure that each employee is aware of his rights. But he does not do it. ! “

1. To vote or get more information about the election, go to https://election-tpe.travail.gouv.fr/.

To contact the local Dracénoise union of the CG: https://www.cgt-tpe.fr/ or call 04 94 50 22 80.

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