A major movement is heading to France on September 29th. All public sector unions (CGT, FO, CFDT, UNSA, FSU, Solidaires, CFE-CGC, FA-FP) have launched a call for a strike, the first since 2018. Among others, medical staff, firefighters, teachers, and public service workers will be mobilized and over 150 demonstrations are planned across the country. We're taking stock of the disruptions this movement will cause.
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Calling on the government about wages
Among the major demands of union organizations, there's notably the desire to demand a salary increase for public employees, while in mid-September, the government announced a freeze on the pay index and inflation continues to rise — it will reach between 2.1 and 2.3% by the end of 2026. This announcement was perceived as a provocation by the union federation.
An impact on different sectors in Paris
In Paris, the demonstration will start at Place de la République in early afternoon. Protesters will then head to Place de la Bastille, then Place de la Nation. It fa
Although the route still needs to be approved by the police prefecture.Since this demonstration concerns the civil service, it's highly likely that many nursery and primary school teachers will declare themselves on strike, just as hospital medical staff will, where services — aside from emergencies — could experience staffing shortages.
On the transport side, CGT-RATP has also filed an unlimited strike notice, which runs from Monday, September 28th, at 7 p.m. This one therefore differs from the other strike notice in the public sector. This movement, which could have significant consequences for the metro, buses, trams and RER, is notably justified by the drop in purchasing power and the&rsqa significant increase in the price of gasoline.