{"id":27555,"date":"2025-04-03T15:57:05","date_gmt":"2025-04-03T13:57:05","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/uniglobalunion.org\/news\/uni-stands-with-striking-finance-workers-at-societe-generale-and-bnp-paribas-fortis\/"},"modified":"2025-04-04T13:54:14","modified_gmt":"2025-04-04T11:54:14","slug":"uni-stands-with-striking-finance-workers-at-societe-generale-and-bnp-paribas-fortis","status":"publish","type":"news","link":"https:\/\/uniglobalunion.org\/news\/uni-stands-with-striking-finance-workers-at-societe-generale-and-bnp-paribas-fortis\/","title":{"rendered":"UNI stands with striking finance workers at Soci\u00e9t\u00e9 G\u00e9n\u00e9rale and BNP Paribas Fortis"},"content":{"rendered":"<p>After months of stalled negotiations, <strong>Soci\u00e9t\u00e9 G\u00e9n\u00e9rale\u2019s refusal to fairly distribute its profits<\/strong> was the final straw. With <strong>14,600 signatures<\/strong> backing their demands, UNI affiliates FBA CFDT and FSPBA CGT held a <strong>strike<\/strong> on 25 March 2025.<\/p>\r\n<p>Their key issues: fair pay, improved working conditions, job security and an end to overwhelming commercial pressure. The message is clear: <strong>Soci\u00e9t\u00e9 G\u00e9n\u00e9rale cannot ignore its workers<\/strong>. But despite the workers\u2019 dedication \u2013 navigating restructurings, increasing workloads, and job insecurity \u2013 management continues to show them little respect.<\/p>\r\n<p>At <strong>BNP Paribas Fortis<\/strong>, management is pushing ahead with plans to transfer around <strong>600 employees<\/strong> from the Client Service Centre to Accenture, an external consultancy. This move prioritises cost-cutting over workers\u2019 rights and contradicts BNP Paribas\u2019 commitments to social dialogue and job security.<\/p>\r\n<p>UNI affiliates ACLVB\/CGSLB, BBTK\/SETCA and ACV-Puls\/CNE have tirelessly voiced their opposition, demanding transparency and alternative solutions \u2013 but management refuses to listen. On 3 April 2025, <strong>workers went on strike<\/strong> to ramp up pressure and protect their colleagues\u2019 futures. Their message is clear: &#8220;We are not for sale!&#8221;<\/p>\r\n<p>UNI and its affiliated unions <strong>stand firmly behind the striking workers<\/strong>. The finance industry thrives because of its workforce, not despite it. Soci\u00e9t\u00e9 G\u00e9n\u00e9rale and BNP Paribas Fortis must <strong>return to the negotiating table and respect their employees<\/strong>.<\/p>\r\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>After months of stalled negotiations, Soci\u00e9t\u00e9 G\u00e9n\u00e9rale\u2019s refusal to fairly distribute its profits was the final straw. With 14,600 signatures backing their demands, UNI affiliates FBA CFDT and FSPBA CGT held a strike on 25 March 2025. Their key issues: fair pay, improved working conditions, job security and an end to overwhelming commercial pressure. 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