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Maximalism @maximalism@maximalism.blog 8 de marzo de 2026, 11:12 · Noticia
How are unions being redefined in worker cooperatives in France?
How are unions being redefined in worker cooperatives in France?
How are unions being redefined in worker cooperatives in France?

"For the CGT, in these companies acquired by cooperatives, it is often the cooperative, which has saved jobs, that must be defended. The non-recognition of the divisions that run through employees makes it difficult for subordinate employees to achieve political subjectivity and can lead to disengagement from activism. In fact, this devalues certain union practices that were previously valued in the company, such as confrontation with the boss or management, which provided social recognition to the workers. Material demands are also devalued in this context, and different wage relations are opposed depending on one's place in the production process. The demand for a wage increase, important for subordinate workers, is less so for executives and union leaders, who give priority to defending the cooperative"