Sophie Binet
Sophie Binet is a French trade unionist who has served as general secretary of the General Confederation of Labour (CGT) since 2023.
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Jul 10, 2026
Lean Left
CGT leader presented a plan to protect workers during the heatwave, targeting the most exposed sectors.
Binet's proposal is a model for leftist policy, demanding government action and employer responsibility in the climate emergency.
Jun 26, 2026
Far Left
CGT leader demanded a 100% salary guarantee for heatwave chômage partiel for all workers.
LFI fully supports her call as a vital protection for workers facing climate extremes and criticizes government inaction.
Jun 13, 2026
Far Left
As the first woman Secretary General, she presented the opening report at the CGT's first near-parity congress.
LFI champions Binet as a leader advancing a class-based, feminist trade unionism, vital for workers' rights and challenging patriarchal structures.