Frédéric Souillot Re-elected Head of French Union Force Ouvrière

Force Ouvrière, France's third-largest trade union confederation, has reaffirmed its leadership by re-electing Frédéric Souillot for a second term. The overwhelming support he received, nearly 98.06% of the vote, signals a strong mandate from the union's National Confederated Committee.

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Notre priorité doit être le développement

Souillot's re-election comes at a critical juncture for FO, as it faces increasing pressure from the CFE-CGC, a union representing managerial staff. This shift in the union landscape underscores the importance of Souillot's call for "development" and a daily commitment to improving workers' rights and protecting the social welfare system.

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agir quotidiennement pour l'amélioration des droits des travailleurs, pour protéger notre protection sociale collective

Despite some delegates raising concerns about alleged "collusion" with the far-right National Rally, Souillot used his closing address to firmly assert the union's commitment to freedom, independence, and democratic values. His strong denunciation of racism, xenophobia, and antisemitism reflects a broader political context in France where these issues are paramount.

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rester (...) libres et indépendants. Indépendants face au pouvoir exécutif et à toutes les forces politiques qui tentent de nous diviser

From the perspective of Force Ouvrière, this re-election is not just about leadership continuity but also about reinforcing the union's identity and its role as an independent defender of workers in a complex political and economic environment. The union's stance against divisive ideologies and its focus on collective rights are central to its mission.

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je suis, nous sommes antifascistes, attachés à la démocratie et à la République une et indivisible! Nous sommes tous ici antiracistes, anti-xénophobes, contre l'antisémitisme, anti-islamophobes et contre toute idéologie de rejet de l'autre