On 8 July, Leem, the professional body for pharmaceutical companies in France, concluded its first sector-wide agreement with the CFE-CGC, CFTC, FO and Unsa unions on the integration and retention of older workers. Extending the scope of mandatory talks set out in the July 2025 law on the employment of experienced staff, the deal will take effect on 1 January 2026 for three years.
Reflecting the longer careers brought about by France’s decision to raise the retirement age from 62 to 64, Leem — which represents 280 pharmaceutical companies spanning research, production and distribution — signed its first agreement with trade unions on 8 September. This agreement also reflects the industry’s desire to join the movement launched by the government in favour of ‘experienced’ workers in May. To this end, the social partners are inviting companies in the pharmaceutical sector t
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Nathalie Tran
Editor-in-Chief Mind HR