Breaking News: Groundbreaking Agreement in French Wheat Milling Sector
An urgent agreement, classified as amendment No. 28 effective from January 15, 2025, has been struck in the National Collective Agreement (CCN) of the grain transformation trades (MEUNERIE IDCC 1930). This historical decision aims to update the conventional classification system to reflect developments negotiated between the social partners of the MTG branch.
Major Industry Bodies United
The agreement was signed by key industry stakeholders, including the National Association of the French Meunery (ANMF), the French Committee of the Industrial Semoulerie (CFSI), the French Committee of the Industrial Semoulerie (CFSI), and the National Union of Industrial Nutrition Industrialists (SNIA). Additionally, employee representatives such as FGA-CFDT workers, CFTC-CSFV, FGTA-FO, and CFE-CGC Agro signed the endorsement.
The Impact of the Agreement
The accord will come into effect for the signatory parties once the opposition period stipulated in Article L.2232-2 of the Labor Code ends. Consequently, it will apply to all companies adhering to the signatory unions and their employees. Furthermore, the agreement extends to all companies in the sector and their employees, effective the day following the publication of the extension decree in the Official Journal.
Evergreen Context: The Evolution of Wheat Milling Classification
The evolution of wheat milling classification has been a cornerstone of the French milling industry. Historically, advancements in this sector have always aimed to enhance efficiency and quality. This latest agreement epitomizes a continuation of that legacy by incorporating recent technological and industrial developments to streamline processes and ensure better alignment with contemporary standards.
Future Implications
Moving forward, experts anticipate this agreement will foster improved communication and collaboration between industry leaders and labor unions. Greater alignment between practices and regulatory frameworks is expected to lead to a more stable and highly productive milling sector, reinforcing France’s position as a global leader in grain transformation.
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