Unions are making significantly higher demands. The CFDT is calling for a 100-euro net monthly increase, Force ouvrière 123 euros and the CGT 150 euros. The minimum wage currently stands at 1,477.93 euros net per month. It is expected to be revised upward, but the scale of that increase remains to be determined.
On Friday, November 6, talks took place at a horse transport company in the Yvelines.
These differences of view illustrate the divide between wage demands and the constraints of small businesses, on the eve of the meeting.
Monday's meeting aims to bring positions closer on pay levels and purchasing power.
The head of this small company considers such a wage increase impossible.
He says his company generates 1.3 million euros in revenue, with 3% profit.