Delegation meets in Paris

A group from French Polynesia, New Caledonia, and Wallis and Futuna met with officials in Paris to discuss changes to laws affecting workers in the Pacific region. The meeting took place at the National Assembly, where representatives from these territories are pushing for adjustments to existing policies.

Union presents three key demands

FO Justice, the union representing workers in these territories, outlined three main requests aimed at improving conditions for Pacific personnel. These include extending a specific installation allowance, adjusting leave policies, and revising travel time calculations to better reflect the realities of working in the Pacific.

Installation allowance for Pacific workers

FO Justice is seeking to extend the installation allowance to workers from French Polynesia, New Caledonia, and Wallis and Futuna. This would apply under the same conditions as those for workers assigned to Metropolitan France, aiming to provide similar support for those moving to the Pacific.

Travel time and family time

The union also wants to revise decree n° 78-399 of March 20, 1978, to ensure travel time allowances account for the actual duration of travel and connections to the Pacific. FO Justice argues that long travel hours should be recognized to help workers spend more time with their families.

Exam travel costs to be covered

Finally, FO Justice is requesting changes to article D. 1803-11 of the Transport Code and the rules of the mobility of competitions (PMC) to ensure the state covers the full cost of plane tickets needed for workers to attend required exams. This would help reduce financial burdens on employees in the Pacific.