By Le Figaro with AFP
The CGT syndicate of the Renault group, which obtained the interim suspension of the restart of the Sandouville plant (Seine-Maritime) from the carmaker on Thursday, defended its legal action on Monday for “preserving the health of employees” “The management of Renault Sandouville did not take into account its legal obligations and contented itself with informing elected officials of the provisions which it, alone, decided to implement in violation of the provisions of the Labor Code but also in violation of the company agreement of July 17, 2018“, Details the CGT Renault in a press release.
“The CGT was therefore forced to seize the judicial tribunal of Le Havre so that the law was applied and that the measures to resume activity effectively ensure the health and safety of workersSays the union. “If the management had respected its legal obligations and the health of the employees, it would not have been necessary to appeal to the judge and the temporary suspension of the activity would not have taken place“, He adds. “It is indeed the preservation of the health of employees which is ultimately a question here, and not just a procedure!“Notes the union.
In its decision, “the judge agreed with the CGT“, Emphasizes the latter, whose legal action has since been denounced by other unions and by the government. The CFDT described it as “irresponsible“, The government of”bad” “What would be“irresponsible“ to seize a court whose function is precisely to judge and rule the law? Isn’t it the basics of unionism to defend the interests of employees and uphold the rights that are essential to a company management?“, Replied the CGT Renault in its press release.
In its interim order, of which AFP obtained a copy, the Havre court condemns Renault “to suspend the resumption of production“To Sandouville,”this takeover does not ensure the health and safety of factory workers in the face of the risk associated with Covid-19” The Sandouville factory, which has more than 1,800 employees, had stopped production on March 16 because of the epidemic, before partially resuming it on April 28.
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