The Socialist Party has paid tribute on Tuesday to Robert Vertenueil, forced to yield his place at the head of the FGTB Thierry Bodson after having lost the confidence of the bodies of the union. The PS praised, via Twitter, "the work of a man of integrity who has always defended the workers' interests with strength and conviction ".

For his part, the secretary-general of the mutualité socialiste mutualité socialiste, Jean-Pascal Labille, has indicated that they have " shared with him many fights ". "We will continue to work for the defense of solidarity, of workers, of our affiliates and health care. "