Final stretch before the elections of union delegates for Very Small Enterprises (VSE) in Lozère

The professional world of Very Small Enterprises (VSE) in Lozère (less than 11 employees) will choose its union representatives at the regional level. Bakers, masons, hairdressers, beauticians, butchers, pharmacists, mechanics and many other trades are called to the polls from November 25 to December 9, 2024. They will receive by post the codes necessary to vote on the internet.

On the union side, Force Ouvrière (FO) is in working order, with a young candidate, Aymeline Fabregat, 29 years old, a restaurant worker, ready to launch into defending the interests of workers.

Increased participation hoped for

Ludovic Durand, general secretary of the section explains: “Aymeline is in second position on the Occitanie list. She could be elected to the regional inter-professional joint commission. This would be a first.” In 2021, FO had gathered 24.69% of the votes for 5922 registered (415 voters). An important vote also for industrial tribunal representation.

Aymeline Fabregat is in the process of canvassing employees and trying to convince: “We are trying to get more people to vote. It is often after a professional problem that people come to see us. But mentalities are changing.” “The vote is useful for re-establishing social dialogue within the company, adds Ludovic Durand. Sometimes it doesn't exist.”

Aymeline Fabregat has been a union member since the beginning of the year, “there is a lot to do”, she smiled. While recalling that the union has employee defenders and a dedicated lawyer. To defend workers' rights, just in case.