CFDT Cadres

Name

CFDT Cadres

Legal name

Union confédérale des ingénieurs et cadres CFDT, Confédération française démocratique du travail

Website

https://cadrescfdt.fr

Company type

Private

Founded year

1993

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

11–50 employees

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

Trade Union Services

NAICS

Labor Unions and Similar Labor Organizations (813930)

SIC

Services-Educational Services (8200)

akta.pro primary industry

Professional Certification & Training Content Publishing (Exam Prep, CE/CPD) (MPAJACAL)

Keywords

• Trade union representation
• Collective bargaining services
• Executive advocacy
• Professional training programs
• Workplace policy advisory

Headquarters

HQ city

Paris

HQ country

France

HQ region

Europe

Offices2 records

Markets served

GTM type

B2C

Offering type

Services

Cost components

Personnel, Operations, Marketing or Sales, Others

Revenue model

1. Membership dues (confederation contributions): CFDT Cadres operates as a trade union confederation funded by membership contributions paid by affiliated unions and members. Revenue is generated through confederation-level dues from its network of affiliated sector federations, regional unions, and individual members across France.

Go-to-market motion2 records

Distribution channels5 records

Marketing channels9 records

Core offering

CFDT Cadres is the French trade union confederation for engineers and executives (cadres) within the CFDT. It provides collective representation, social dialogue, collective bargaining, advocacy, and member services including a quarterly journal (La Revue Cadres), training (CREFAC), ethics advisory (DilemPro), personalized member support (Réponses à la carte), and research through the Observatoire des cadres et du management.

Product overview

CFDT Cadres operates as a trade union organization (Union confédérale des ingénieurs et cadres CFDT) offering a portfolio of member services rather than a traditional software product. The core offerings include La Revue Cadres (quarterly publication), CREFAC (professional training center), and various advisory services including DilemPro (ethics guidance) and Réponses à la carte (personalized member support). Research and thought leadership are provided through the Observatoire des cadres et du management. Digital engagement includes the Tronches de cadres podcast series and an online member portal. The organization also provides an Abécédaire (knowledge base) and FAQ resources for members.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Brands

• La Revue Cadres: Quarterly journal on the role and expertise of executive cadres, work identities, conditions, trade unionism and professional relations
• CREFAC
• Observatoire des cadres et du management
• Tronches de cadres

Products and services

• La Revue Cadres Quarterly journal covering the role, expertise, working conditions, career paths, and professional relations of managerial staff, available by subscription at larevuecadres.fr.
• CREFAC (Centre d'étude et de formation pour l'accompagnement des changements) Professional training center created by CFDT Cadres, offering development sessions for cadres, union activists, and elected representatives to reflect on professional responsibilities and align practices with values.
• Observatoire des cadres et du management Dialogue forum and research institute conducting surveys and studies on the work of cadres and management practices.
• DilemPro Ethics advisory tool providing guidance to union representatives and managers facing professional dilemmas in the workplace.
• Réponses à la carte Dedicated personalized support line for union members offering tailored responses to professional questions and workplace concerns.
• Tronches de cadres (Podcast) Podcast series offering alternative perspectives on work and management topics, produced in collaboration with La Revue Cadres, agency Catalpa, and association Safir.
• Espace membres (Mon Espace CFDT) Online member portal providing access to CFDT Cadres union services, personalized information, and resources for affiliated members.

Quantifiable outcome

• CFDT Cadres negotiated the 'forfait jours' agreement in 1997 — a landmark framework allowing cadres to manage their own working time, now widely adopted across French companies.
• +3 more outcomes

Named customers1 record

Segments5 records

Ideal customer profiles3 records

Technology focussed No

API detail

Has API

No

API docs

API detail

Core technology

AI maturity

App detail

Partnerships

21 partnerships are on record, tiered core, key and supporting.

• UNI Global Union (UNI ICTS)coreStrategic or Co-development Partner · 1 January 2014UNI Global Union represents over 20 million workers in 150 countries in the services sector. CFDT Cadres holds the presidency of UNI ICTS (Information and Communication Technologies sector) and has seats on the executive committees of UNI Europa, UNI Cadres, and UNI Global Union. Through UNI, CFDT Cadres participates in global agreements with multinational companies and transnational projects on outsourcing, AI, and working conditions.
• EurocadrescoreStrategic or Co-development Partner · 1 January 1993Eurocadres is the cross-sectoral European social partner of the European Commission, representing 5 million managers and professionals across 24 European countries. CFDT Cadres participates as a member and held vice-presidency (via Ute Meyenberg). Eurocadres addresses quality of working life, professional qualification recognition, mobility, and whistleblower protection. It is closely linked to the European Trade Union Confederation (ETUC).
• APEC (Association pour l'emploi des cadres)keyImplementation/ SI/ Consulting PartnerAPEC is the Association for Executive Employment, supporting cadres throughout their careers from initial placement to career transitions. It provides job market intelligence, career coaching, and employer connections. CFDT Cadres maintains a dedicated 'Réseau APEC' for its members and sits on APEC's board. CFDT Cadres previously held seats on APEC's board for 10 years (via Laurent Mahieu, until December 2024).
• CREFAC (Centre d'étude et de formation pour l'accompagnement des changements)keyImplementation/ SI/ Consulting PartnerCREFAC is a training organization created by CFDT Cadres for cadres, offering professional development sessions for cadres, union activists, elected representatives, and members. It helps participants reflect on their professional responsibilities, work-life coherence, and practical union work. Led by President Laurent Mahieu and Manager Corinne Baudry. Website: crefac.com.
• AG2R LA MONDIALEsupportingOthersAG2R LA MONDIALE is a specialist in social protection and heritage coverage, combining financial stability with adaptability to meet client needs. It is listed as a partner of CFDT Cadres, offering preferential conditions to members.
• Malakoff HumanissupportingOthersMalakoff Humanis is a mutualist and non-profit group covering 10 million insured persons and dependents across 371,000 companies. It provides health and provident insurance, retirement support, and innovative services. Listed as a partner of CFDT Cadres offering preferential conditions to members.
• AÉSIO MutuellesupportingOthersAÉSIO Mutuelle, born in January 2021 from the merger of Adréa Mutuelle, Apréva Mutuelle, and Eovi Mcd Mutuelle, is a leader in personal insurance, providing social protection close to the needs of businesses and individuals. Listed as a partner of CFDT Cadres.
• Groupe VYVsupportingOthersGroupe VYV is France's leading health insurance provider, covering nearly 10 million people. As a mutualist group, it accompanies members throughout their lives and helps them face life's uncertainties. Listed as a partner of CFDT Cadres.
• APICILsupportingOthersAPICIL accompanies its members at every stage of life with dedicated teams animated by humanist, excellence, and solidarity values, functioning as a social incubator for project and action support. Listed as a partner of CFDT Cadres.
• MACIFsupportingOthersMACIF is a property and casualty insurer founded in 1960, now offering health, provident, savings, life insurance, and banking services to 4.8 million members. Listed as a partner of CFDT Cadres offering preferential conditions.
• Groupe UPsupportingOthersGroupe UP (formerly groupe Chèque Déjeuner) is a cooperative group and major player in the social and solidarity economy, offering expertise in employee well-being including meal breaks, social action, culture, gifts, and leisure. Listed as a partner of CFDT Cadres.
• RelyenssupportingOthersRelyens is a European mutual group specializing in risk management for healthcare actors and territories, helping clients manage risks to deliver their public interest mission. Listed as a partner of CFDT Cadres.
• Sextant ExpertisesupportingOthersSextant Expertise, established in 1996, renews the expertise offering for works councils, health and safety committees, economic and social committees, and trade unions. It provides quality expertise, listening, analysis, and advice services. Listed as a partner of CFDT Cadres.
• Observatoire des cadres et du managementkeyOthersThe Observatoire des cadres et du management is a dialogue forum, research body, and monitoring center on the work of cadres and management practices. It is not a think tank but serves as a space for observation and study. Managed by Delegate General Anne-Florence Quintin. Website: observatoiredescadres.fr.
• CESE (Conseil économique, social et environnemental)supportingOthersThe Economic, Social and Environmental Council is the third assembly of French public institutions. CFDT Cadres holds mandates in the CESE as part of its institutional representation.
• CNESER (Conseil national de l'enseignement supérieur et de la recherche)supportingOthersThe National Council for Higher Education and Research advises on higher education and research policy. CFDT Cadres holds mandates in CNESER.
• AMF (Autorité des marchés financiers)supportingOthersThe French Financial Markets Authority. Ute Meyenberg has been a member of the AMF Sanctions Commission since 2019. CFDT Cadres participates in AMF proceedings representing employee interests.
• AIEP (Association Européenne des Institutions Paritaires)supportingOthersAIEP is the European Association of Paritarian Institutions representing joint management organizations in social protection and training across Europe. CFDT Cadres holds a mandate in AIEP.
• Maison des Lanceurs d'Alerte (MLA)supportingOthersThe House of Whistleblowers is an advocacy organization supporting and protecting whistleblowers in France. CFDT Cadres has held mandates in MLA as part of its longstanding commitment to whistleblower rights dating back over 10 years.
• Eurocadres — Whistleblower Protection PlatformsupportingGTM or Marketing PartnerEurocadres co-launched the whistleblowingprotection.eu platform with approximately 80 other organizations to advocate for EU-wide whistleblower protection legislation. CFDT Cadres has been working on whistleblower rights for more than 10 years.
• SyndexkeyImplementation/ SI/ Consulting PartnerSyndex is a consultancy specializing in employee relations, working conditions, and occupational health. It partners with CFDT Cadres on European projects (CSRD, CS3D research), regional events (télétravail seminars in Île-de-France), and provides expertise on restructuring and strategic management.

Scale indicators6 records

Recent moves6 records

Expansion highlights6 records

Direct peers

• Confédération CFE-CGC: CFE-CGC is the historically designated French union for cadres (managers/executives) and CFDT Cadres' most direct competitor, splitting the cadre vote (CFE-CGC: 18% vs CFDT: 27%). Both compete for cadre representation rights in workplaces, professional elections, and sectoral negotiations.
• FO (Force Ouvrière): FO is one of France's major union confederations and competes with CFDT Cadres for cadre representation in private-sector professional elections and inter-professional negotiations. It represents a comparable membership-funded labor advocacy model at confederation scale.
• CGT (Confédération générale du travail): CGT is the second-largest French union confederation, also representing cadres (21% of cadre votes). CGT competes with CFDT Cadres in professional elections, collective bargaining cycles, and on the broader French labor policy agenda.
• UNSA (Union nationale des syndicats autonomes): UNSA is a French union confederation active in cadre representation, particularly in the public sector. It competes with CFDT Cadres in elections for cadres A in public administration, hospitals, and public services.
• CFTC (Confédération française des travailleurs chrétiens): CFTC is a French union confederation competing with CFDT Cadres in professional elections and on labor-policy representation. It shares the confederation-level membership-funded model and competes for the same cadre representative mandates.
• Solidaires: Solidaires is a French union federation that competes with CFDT Cadres in professional elections and represents an alternative model of cadre activism, particularly in services, research, and public-sector professional segments.
• FSU (Fédération syndicale unitaire): FSU is the leading French union federation in education and research, competing with CFDT Cadres for cadre A representation in public-sector professional elections, particularly among higher-education and research personnel.

Market position

Strengths5 records

Weaknesses5 records

Competitive moat5 records

Key risks5 records

Key highlights7 records

Customer concentration

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Valuation estimate

Number of profiles

Profiles10 records

Subsidiaries2 records

Funding overview

Funding rounds

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