Almost two weeks ago, just before a meeting with Dominique Santoni, president (LR) of the Department, departmental advisor (PCF) Rémy Blanc spoke “ from a tipping point “. He was referring to an interview with the elected representatives of the left group, following their letter (our edition of 26/11) on the subject of the RSA under conditions, in force since the summer in Vaucluse. A major point of friction between the majority, praising a drop in the number of beneficiaries and a strong return to employment, and the left denouncing a “ numbers policy » and a “ lack of transparency ».
If the left group still remains skeptical about “ return to work rates », Satisfaction was in order, last Friday, in session. “ Thanks to the group's concrete proposals, we have achieved progress », boasts its president (PS), Sophie Rigaut. Firstly on the case of farmers trapped by the new system and forced to 15 hours of integration per week. As mentioned, an agreement with the Mutuelle sociale agricole (MSA) and the Department is sealed “ for better proximity and understanding of files “. The MSA will therefore directly manage the integration aspect of farmers.
« Not everything was decided during this meeting, we stepped up to the plate several times », insists Laurence Lefèvre, departmental councilor (DVG) of the canton of Avignon-2 during a press point of the group, post-session. A fairly unique media communication, which wants to show a left “ to maneuver » in a departmental assembly that is often consensual and with vague political benchmarks.
« The new operation of the RSA system must not generate more exclusion and precariousness “, however tempers Rémy Blanc, just to avoid any accusation of participating ” to the carnage » of this reform, as described by the deputy (NFP-LFI) Raphaël Arnault. “ People who indulge in RSA with 600 euros per month, that doesn't exist », insists Fabrice Tocabens, departmental advisor (DVG) and partner of Laurence Lefèvre.
-Concretely, Rémy Blanc speaks “ significant developments » to put an end to or reduce the grievances raised so far. And to list: “ Detailed notification of the missing document in the RSA file, proposal of four appointment dates instead of just one imposed, possibility of attending the appointment with your child, a minimum delay of 3 weeks for the first summons, the recognition of the incompatibility of certain profiles to register and sign a remobilization course or the recruitment of four agents for the telephone platform. » Brief, « a real relief for many beneficiaries “. For his part, Dominique Santoni welcomes “ a constructive intervention ».
In order to discuss this subject more broadly, the left-wing group is organizing a public meeting on February 4 * with many social actors in the region.
