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4w ago

CGT Calls Public-Sector Strikes for September 10 and 18 as FO, CFDT Split on Tactics

Unions escalate pressure over austerity plans, seeking leverage ahead of a confidence vote on François Bayrou’s government.

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Cette initiative fait suite aux appels à la mobilisation le 10 septembre lancés sur les réseaux sociaux et qui avaient reçu le soutien de l’ensemble de la gauche politique, LFI en tête, qui demande «la grève générale».

Overview

  • The CGT, the largest public-sector union, urges 5.8 million state, hospital and local employees to “tout bloquer” with strikes on 10 and 18 September.
  • The confederation also calls for a boycott of social‑dialogue bodies with the administration.
  • FO will join the 18 September walkout but has yet to decide on 10 September, according to public‑sector leader Christian Grolier.
  • CFDT will not take part on 10 September, has filed a pre‑notice, and plans full mobilisation for 18 September, said secretary general Mylène Jacquot.
  • The 10 September call grew from social media with backing from left parties, including LFI’s push for a general strike, and the 18 September action follows an intersyndical call set 10 days after a confidence vote on the Bayrou government.