Good news: the reform is based on volunteering. Bad news: not everyone sees it as a victory. Indeed, some agents do not appreciate the idea of working fewer hours each week if it means a reduction in vacation days (it really doesn’t make sense…).
A 3-day weekend to relax
During this city council meeting, another topic was on the agenda: permission for women suffering from endometriosis to take leave. While this debate was unanimous, the four-day workweek divided opinions. François Vasquez, an opposition ecologist elected official, denounced a lack of consultation: “Two meetings in six months, no real debate…
llip; We're being forced to make a choice without taking the time to think about the consequences!” Michel Aslanian, the assistant for human resources, tried to ease the situation: "We test, we evaluate, and we adjust if needed." A review is planned after one year, to see if the measure is effective or if it's causing too much chaos in the organization of services.