1st CSE meeting: health plan costs set to rise
The first meeting of the new CSE took place last week, on October 27.
Health, Safety and Working Conditions Committee. The CSSCT has been set up. Its role is to analyze risks (burnout in particular), carry out investigations, and propose improvements. As a reminder, Back Market has a legal obligation to protect the health of its employees. The names of the committee’s members will soon be available on Confluence.
Harassment contact. Within the CSE, one elected member has been appointed as the point person for harassment and gender-based and sexual violence. She is there to support anyone in the company who experiences this kind of violence. Her name will also be posted on Confluence soon.
Consultation on our health plan. Alan shared a pricing change proposition, after a dreadful lecture on the state of France’s public finances. We can expect the cost of our health insurance to rise in 2027 and beyond, because this government (which champions Alan 🇫🇷) is choosing to shift healthcare costs from Social Security onto supplementary health insurers (such as Alan). The CSE is being consulted in particular on a possible change in the premium paid by Back Makers, as well as on coverage rates and the associated benefits.
What do you think of Alan? Would you like better coverage, even if it means higher premiums? If so, for which types of care? Share your thoughts with us, either by coming to talk with us or contact us.
Question about the Office Policy for the holidays
Last January, the previous CSE had already asked management what the Office Policy would be for the end of 2026, without getting an answer. The new CSE has just followed up with management; we hope for a quick answer to this simple question.
It’s not too late for management to do better than last year. Remember that in 2025, management announced at the very last minute the Office Policy was suspended for the holidays. Many Back Makers had saved up their remote week and flexidays for nothing…
Next CSE meeting: AI and devplans
Following our mobilization, management has agreed to put devplans and artificial intelligence on the agenda of the November 17 CSE meeting.
Artificial intelligence. As a reminder, we have an ongoing survey on AI. We’ve already received more than 60 responses, and you can still share your opinion!
Devplans. For several months now, Solidaires Informatique has been running a self-help group for targeted Back Makers. This has allowed us to identify several recurring problems, in particular the distress people feel at the lack of support. We demand a complete overhaul of the system. If you are or have been under a plan, or know colleagues who are, or simply want to take part in the discussion on this topic, contact us.
This is only the beginning. Solidaires Informatique and our elected CSE members will keep standing for you on these two issues. They were at the heart of our platform during the election campaign. They were also at the heart of our demands during the October 12 walkout. We’ll keep you posted.
Strike and demonstration on November 5th
Tomorrow, Thursday, November 5th, we invite all Back Makers to take part to the inter-union strike and protests. Hundreds of thousands of demonstrators are expected.
To answer your questions (reasons, how to participate, who to tell, …), we have compiled a list of questions/answers.
- In Paris, the demonstration will start at 2pm (location to be confirmed). Back Makers from Solidaires Informatique will be there with the rest of Solidaires at the head of the union procession.
- In Bordeaux, the protest will start at 12:30pm, from Place de la RĂ©publique. Back Makers will also be there with Solidaires.
If you wish to join us at a meeting point before the gathering, reach out to us.