Story no.31OngoingEconomy +1Notable23 Oct → 28 Oct12 facts · 26 art.
Debate on an Anticipatory Revaluation of the SMIC in France
With one day to go before 24 October, the president of Medef, Patrick Martin, ruled out the hypothesis of an accelerated increase in the SMIC and called for reinforced security measures against mobilization. On 24 October, the Minister of Economy, Roland Lescure, said that an increase before the automatic revaluation in January is on the table, a path supported by unions in the midst of social unrest. On 26 October, RN deputy Jean-Philippe Tanguy said that an increase in the SMIC is currently impossible, while the minister's office showed openness to an accelerated revaluation on 1 December after receiving unions. On 27 October, Labour Minister Jean-Pierre Farandou launched consultations with social partners on an accelerated revaluation and the cost of work, with the CGT demanding an increase in the SMIC and analyses pointing to its rapid growth and its effects on wage hierarchy. On 28 October, Nathalie Arthaud described an increase of €15 as “provocation”, and 122 professional branches proposed salary grids starting below the SMIC, sparking controversy.
In brief
Ongoing story bringing together 12 events nationwide, followed from 23 October 2026 to 28 October 2026. 26 articles from 18 sources (economy, politics); last updated on 28 October 2026 at 23:51.
21 articles of rated outlets · 5 unrated outside the bar · 18 sources (26 art.) · the three sides talk about it · outlets: left 2, centre 6, right 7
Angle comparison for the whole story
The three sides deal with a possible anticipatory revaluation of the SMIC, but with different angles: the left emphasizes the employer opposition and mobilization, the centre on the timetable and government consultations, the right on the cost of work and the effects of an increase.
Left
Highlights the Medef's opposition to any wage increase and, for Révolution Permanente, its “radicalization” with a call to strengthen security measures against mobilization. Libération highlights the government track of a wage increase before 1 January to address purchasing power.
Centre
Details the modalities and schedule of the anticipatory revaluation (December, +1.5%, consultations with unions and employers) and the mechanisms of the SMIC. Also highlights employer reactions and the controversy over branches proposing salary grids starting below the SMIC.
Right
Insists on the cost of work, employer opposition and the effects of an increase on employment and wage hierarchy. Notes that the SMIC has already risen strongly (a 29% jump over ten years, risk of “smicardisation”) and cites the RN judging an increase impossible.
Written by an AI from headlines and extracts only of all events in the story · 28 Oct, 22h01
Timeline
newest firstOutlets:LeftCentreRightUncategorised· badge = severity
- 23h51
LatestMacron exhorte les branches rémunérant sous le Smic à négocier
Interrogé par Hugo Décrypte, Emmanuel Macron a appelé les branches professionnelles dont les minima sont inférieurs au Smic à reprendre les négociations salariales, sans se prononcer sur une revalorisation.
Le FigaroCentre-right
- 17h51
122 branches professionnelles proposent des grilles de salaire démarrant sous le Smic
Des branches professionnelles proposent des grilles de rémunération dont le premier niveau est inférieur au Smic, ce qui suscite la controverse dans le contexte du débat sur la revalorisation du Smic.
Le ParisienCentre
- 11h04
Nathalie Arthaud juge « provocation » une hausse du Smic de 15 euros
La candidate dénonce comme une provocation l'hypothèse d'une revalorisation du Smic limitée à 15 euros, dans le débat sur une hausse anticipée.
X (Twitter)Uncategorised
- 19h58
La CGT réclame une revalorisation du SMIC
La CGT appelle les grands patrons à cesser leurs « attitudes cupides » et réclame une revalorisation du SMIC, dans un contexte de tensions après les manifestations.
Valeurs actuellesRight
- 16h10
Le Smic a bondi de 29 % en dix ans, au risque d'une smicardisation
Alors que le gouvernement envisage un nouveau coup de pouce au salaire minimum, une analyse souligne que le Smic a progressé nettement plus vite que le salaire médian en dix ans.
Le FigaroCentre-right
- 09h11
Analyse : le SMIC et les 35 heures pèseraient sur les classes moyennes
Une analyse soutient que la hausse du SMIC sans celle des salaires médians a tassé la hiérarchie des rémunérations et asphyxié les classes moyennes, vingt-cinq ans après les 35 heures.
AtlanticoCentre-right
- 08h00
Minimum wage: Labor Minister launches consultations to defuse crisis
Jean-Pierre Farandou consults social partners on the issue of an early minimum wage increase and labor costs, in a context of tensions over purchasing power.
L'OpinionCentre-rightLa CroixCentre
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Events in the story
- Macron exhorte les branches rémunérant sous le Smic à négocier28 Oct
- SMIC: an anticipated increase being considered for December 128 Oct
- 122 branches professionnelles proposent des grilles de salaire démarrant sous le Smic28 Oct
- Nathalie Arthaud juge « provocation » une hausse du Smic de 15 euros28 Oct
- Medef rejects anticipated minimum wage hike and calls for more repression28 Oct
- La CGT réclame une revalorisation du SMIC27 Oct
- Minimum wage: Labor Minister launches consultations to defuse crisis27 Oct
- Le Smic a bondi de 29 % en dix ans, au risque d'une smicardisation27 Oct
- Analyse : le SMIC et les 35 heures pèseraient sur les classes moyennes27 Oct
- A minimum wage increase before 1 January under discussion26 Oct