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Carrefour and Belgian unions reach outcome out of negotiations



Following several months of negotiations and many strikes, a draft agreement is on the table. SETCA-BBTK, CNE-CSC, LBC-NVK internal processes of consultation are on their way for its adoption. Voting results: Tuesday, June 1st!



Late February, the Carrefour management announced a major restructuring in Belgium. Originally, the plan included the closure of 21 stores, franchising another 7 and the transfer of 20 stores to the group Mestdagh. In total, 1,672 jobs were threatened.



The draft project can be summarized as follows:



12 stores saved: Carrefour initially intended to close or franchise 28 stores, 12 were rescued, that means than 900 jobs.



No layoffs: Pre- pension at 52 years are on the table, quits, credits time ...



No challenge to the collective agreement specific to Carrefour Hypermarkets, that is more advantageous.





A guaranteed number of jobs overall for 6 years. A guaranteed number of stores. Penalties for non-compliance with these clauses.



In counterpart, cost savings will be realized for improving the group's financial situation.

The necessary structural savings, without questioning sectoral achievements (eg additional payment for late hours, additional bonus at end of the year...)

· No challenge to the wage index

· A better organized flexibility in tasks to be acheived

· Maintains full sector acquis



16 supermarkets transferred to the Belgian company Mestdagh:

Important things are still to be negotiated with Mestdagh. Nevertheless important principles are acquired (seniority, voluntary departure possible for those who do not wish to be transferred, social support for workers who suffer loss of wages from Mestdagh. )