The Deputy Prime Minister of the Socialist Party has proposed new measures in Parliament to strengthen the Renault law, which outlines the procedure for collective redundancies. He criticized the retail brand’s management for breaking the model of social consultation in Belgium. However, the social conciliator appointed by the minister has not been able to bring together bosses and unions. The minister urged Delhaize’s management to respect social consultation and consider options other than complete franchising of the 128 stores. Additionally, he called for social partners in the mass distribution sector to simplify the landscape of joint committees.
The Socialist Deputy Prime Minister spoke of proposals tabled in Parliament aimed at toughening the Renault law, which defines the procedure to be followed in the event of collective redundancy. In his eyes, the attitude of the management of the retail brand constitutes a “break in the model of social consultation in Belgium. »
“The deadlock is still persistent,” admitted the minister when the social conciliator he appointed last week has not yet been able to bring together bosses and unions around the same table. “I call on the management of Delhaize to respect the tradition of social consultation”, launched the minister who recalled his wish “to consider other options than the complete franchising of the 128 stores. »
Pierre-Yves Dermagne also indicated that he had asked the social partners to “restore order in the sector” of mass distribution and to “simplify the landscape of joint committees”.
In conclusion, the situation between Delhaize management and its employees remains tense as the Belgian government seeks to uphold the country’s tradition of social consultation. The proposed changes to the Renault law and calls for simplifying joint committees in the mass distribution sector are steps towards improving dialogue and resolving conflicts in the future. It is important for both management and unions to come together and find a solution that benefits everyone involved. Only through cooperation and mutual understanding can progress be made towards a more harmonious and equitable workplace.
