Europe 1 with AFP 4:04 p.m., May 25, 2022
The secretary general of the CGT Philippe Martinez said he hoped that a woman would arrive "as quickly as possible" at the head of the union organization, thus calling for "a new milestone".
The CGT Congress is scheduled for March 27 to 31, 2023 in Clermont-Ferrand.
The secretary general of the CGT Philippe Martinez said on Wednesday on France Info that he wanted a woman to come to the head of the CGT "as soon as possible", while a Congress of the organization is planned for March 2023. "I hope that this happens as soon as possible", replied Philippe Martinez questioned on the subject.
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"Crossing a new milestone"
"The CGT was the first organization - and moreover is still the only one - to have parity in its management body, it has now been more than 25 years. But we have to take a new step, because if we want women take on responsibilities at all levels, moreover (…) we need signs like that,” he explained.
"It's a new milestone for the CGT to recognize and give the place they deserve to women as leaders, and there are very great leaders at the CGT," he insisted.
The CGT is holding its 53rd Congress from March 27 to 31, 2023 in Clermont-Ferrand.
Philippe Martinez has not yet said whether he will run again.
Among those who could succeed him are sometimes cited Céline Verzeletti and Sophie Binet, both confederal leaders of the second French union.