The CFDT has consolidated its position as the leading private union, up slightly ahead of the CGT which is declining quite sharply, according to figures published by the Directorate General of Labor (DGT) on Wednesday.

The CFDT congratulated itself on "consolidating (r) its number one position", regretting, however, a "drop in participation".

The CFDT consolidated its position as the leading private sector union, with 26.77% of the vote, up slightly (+0.38 point), ahead of the CGT which fell quite sharply (22.96%, -1.89 point) , according to figures released by the Directorate General of Labor (DGT) on Wednesday.

Force Ouvrière, third, remained almost stable, at 15.24% (-0.36), ahead of the CFE-CGC (11.92%, +1.23), and the CFTC (9.50%, +0, 02).

These results come from the compilation of the results of the professional elections over the period 2017-2020.

"A useful unionism"

Unsa grew slightly (5.99%, +0.64), as did Solidaires (3.68%, +0.23).

But these two unions do not reach the 8% mark, essential since 2008 to be "representative" at the national inter-professional level.

The CFDT congratulated itself in a press release on "consolidating (r) its number one position", regretting, however, a "drop in participation".

"The employees of the private sector have, once again, made the choice of a useful trade unionism, which responds to their concerns. By their vote, they expressed their confidence in a colleague who represents them, in an organization which acts daily to improve their working life, ”she commented. 

The Unsa is also delighted with its progress, stressing that it is "the only non-categorical trade union organization to progress in points and in votes".

It even goes before the CFTC with regard to the representativeness of the public and private together, becoming the fifth trade union organization, according to its press release.