Sale of SFR: the CSE rejected in court against the consortium, the unions call for a strike on November 3

This is one more step in the sale of SFR to the consortium of buyers (Orange, Bouygues and Free). The central CSE of the SFR UES was rejected in its requests vis-à-vis the consortium and SFR. In particular, he asked to suspend the consultation procedure, as well as the sale, indicating that there was a lack of information on the social consequences of the dismantling of the operator.

“Such a measure would not address the problem of psychosocial risks and would even risk aggravating it by prolonging the period of uncertainty over the future of the group,” argues the judge regarding a suspension of the sale.

The central CSE is thus ordered to pay 13,000 euros: 3,000 euros for Bouygues Telecom, Orange and Iliad, and 4,000 euros to SFR. A decision denounced by the unions, who have already announced a strike on November 3. “We are launching a general strike on November 3 for employees of SFR, SFR distribution and ATS,” Abdelkader Choukrane, union delegate at Unsa, announced to La Tribune.

If the CSE has lost a legal battle, another procedure is initiated. It aims to obtain more information and documents for representatives who still denounce the lack of information from management. It also aims to extend the consultation period, which could lengthen the timetable. The hearing will take place on December 1.

Machine-translated from French