ABSENTEISM IN THE TERRITORIAL PUBLIC SERVICE

A study released this week shows that territorial officials hold the national record of absenteeism.

Do you know a job where nearly 1 in 10 employees does not come to work while being paid?

I can tell you, yes. Yes, such a scandal exists. It is even paid by your taxes. You pass in front of each day. This is the territorial public service.

A study published this week by the insurance broker Sofaxis shows that territorial officials - those who work in local communities, such as regions, departments, and municipalities - hold the national record of absenteeism.

Under the pressure of the taxpayers, and to reduce the level of absenteeism, Nicolas Sarkozy instituted in 2011 a day of deficiency in the public service. A waiting period was thus set up before the triggering of compensation in the event of absence for reasons of health.

The government of the day had not reached the end of its reform as required by Taxable Associates. He had not imposed the strict equality of 3 days of deficiency, as in the private sector (the waiting period is 7 days for the professions) ...

In 2014, François Hollande abolished the day of deficiency of the civil servants. Since then, absenteeism has exploded in the territorial public service. In 2015, there were 72 illness stops per 100 employees. Every day, out of 100 agents, there are more than nine absentees.

Health-related work stoppages climbed 26%

Although there were no epidemics justifying such statistics, especially since they would have been felt in the private sector as well, work stoppages due to health reasons have increased by 26% since 2007 in the Territorial Public Service!

The first victims of public servant absenteeism are the taxpayers. Our taxes must not pay people to stay home!

Of course, there are public officials who work conscientiously. But within the service itself, absenteeism discourages serious public officials.

This level of non-standard absenteeism also accompanies the explosion of local taxes, which we all suffer.

Between 2008 and 2015, the only staff costs at the local level rose from 64.3 to 79.4 billion euros, an increase of 23%.

France is over-administered: it can be better managed with fewer public officials?! You have to have the courage to tackle the angry issues, including the absenteeism of public servants.

Saisi!