It is a new economic and social model. Well, not so new since it is directly inspired by the historic and traditional Jura fruit farms… traces of which have been found since the Middle Ages!
Thus, last Tuesday was held at the Commanderie de Dole, the fifth edition of the Regional Conference of the Social and Solidarity Economy in Burgundy-Franche-Comté.
The 2024 edition of this event, co-organized by the State and the Region, in partnership with the Banque des Territoires and CRESS, had the theme “The ESS at the heart of transitions”.
Ecological, social and democratic transitions
The ecological transition in particular, which constitutes a unique opportunity for the evolution of our socio-economic model which places the general interest at the heart of the system and relies more on cooperation, citizen participation, solidarity and anchoring in the territories.
The social and solidarity economy has been working for years on this transition, as well as social and democratic transitions, in many areas: circular economy and reuse, sustainable agriculture and food, awareness of the ecological emergency, citizenship, mobility sustainable, etc.
This new regional conference was an opportunity on the one hand to recall and highlight the historic commitment of ESS actors in projects promoting transitions and this in-depth transformation of our socio-economic model, and to on the other hand, to continue reflections with public actors to create favorable conditions for transformations to meet the challenges of ecological transition and thus engage all ESS organizations.
8,000 jobs potentially threatened in Burgundy-Franche-Comté!
The UDES (Union of Social and Solidarity Economy Employers), has alerted at the national level to the dramatic consequences of the finance bill (PLF) and the Social Security financing bill (PLFSS) for the social and solidarity economy (ESS). These budgetary measures could threaten up to 186,000 jobs in France, calling into question the sustainability of essential services provided by the sector to millions of citizens.
The cumulative impact of budget cuts for the ESS is estimated at 8.26 billion euros, which will have direct repercussions on employment and local services.
Such as home help, after-school leaders, or specialized educators.
The disappearance of these vital services would have devastating consequences, particularly for the elderly, children and the most vulnerable populations…
The UDES calculated the consequences on employment that the announced cuts could have region by region. Thus, no less than 8,000 jobs would potentially be threatened in Burgundy-Franche-Comté!
They said…
Marie-Agnès Poussier-Winsback, Minister Delegate in charge of the Economy, Social and Solidarity, Interest and Participation:
“Many citizens do not know that they are calling on the ESS when they go to an EPHAD, when they have their children looked after, or when they request their mutual health insurance.
I believe in this sharing of value and values, governance and strategic choices. I want a new form of capitalism, more responsible, more fraternal. However, we will stop the integration schemes which do not work, but we will maintain those which bring results”.
Marie-Guite Dufay, President of the Burgundy-Franche-Comté Region:
“With its fruit plantations, the Jura is a land of cooperation. It’s even a national example in this sense! In our crumbling society, social innovation is essential.
We know that the coming months will force us to make complicated decisions.
Too great an effort is required on communities. As it stands, this would reduce a third of our room for maneuver. This is not possible.
What is certain is that I will remain driven by a permanent concern for social justice.”
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