The National Union of Independent Trade Unions (UNSA) has initiated the creation of its local union in Saint-Martin, with the support of UNSA Guadeloupe. Elected on October 16, the new board is now headed by Quincess Sidhwa, who succeeds Hubert Fleming as Secretary General. This change aims to strengthen autonomy of the union and its close ties with local employees.
Until now, the UNSA federations present in Saint-Martin were attached to the regional organization in Guadeloupe. The transition to a local union, decided by mutual agreement, should allow for better coordinate union representatives and facilitate the raising of demands“We have a strong presence in the area and we will further into autonomy“,” emphasizes Jérémy Huot. The new structure will notably have its own financial resources and will thus be able to get closer to its members, while remaining affiliated with the national bodies of UNSA, its hierarchical parent organization. Its official recognition by these bodies, however, still needs to be finalized.
Representation in several sectors
Organized into professional federations, UNSA brings together representatives with diverse profilesIt is present in various fields, particularly within the local government (UNSA territorial), In National Education (1st and 2nd degrees), at the prefecture and in the sectors hospital et judicialIt also defends private sector employees, including those in very small businesses (VSBs). With this development, the 5th largest trade union organization in France souhaite consolidate its local representation et adapt its actions more to the realities of the territoryThe creation of the local union thus marks a desire to strengthening social dialogue in Saint-Martinby giving union representatives greater proximity and initiative.
