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SNCF: a call for a strike for the May holidays

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A few weeks ago, we informed you about a strike notice submitted by the Sud Rail union. And this Monday, April 14, the CGT announced it is joining the fight by calling for a strike among controllers and drivers starting May 5! Hooray!

Joy and happiness, we are finally getting close to the blessed period of the May holiday bridges. Pain and sadness, this could be clouded by major complications regarding travel across France. And for good reason, the CGT has just joined the strike call launched some time ago by unions and rail associations. The largest union in France has notably announced a “black week” starting May 5…


Challenging days ahead

After a first notice from April 17 to June 2 filed by Sud Rail, the CGT is also getting on board, announcing a potential strike from May 5 to 11 as the May 8 bridge is in full swing. A tr&.

It's bad news for all Parisians who were planning to take advantage of these mini-holidays to go for a trip far from the capital, as some Ile-de-France sections of the group mentioned on April 14th about a « black week» in the region.

On their side, the SNCF wants to reassure future travelers by stating that not every strike notice necessarily leads to strikes, and that negotiations have been initiated to try to resolve the situation in the best way for everyone. For now, no disruptions have been officially announced. However, we do recommend starting to look for a backup plan, just in case.


Controllers and drivers united for the same fight

These various strike notices are part of a growing tension within the company. According to the controllers and drivers, there’s a deterioration in working conditions, unstable schedules, and more!

and a salary increase considered insufficient by the employees. The strikers hope to gain various benefits, such as performance bonuses for drivers and a 100 euros per month increase in the work bonus for inspectors. So on paper, we support them and wish them lots of courage in their fight. In reality, we would have preferred a different time…