Overview

• The intersyndicale called the nationwide strike and demonstrations after union talks at Matignon were judged unproductive.
• Education and transport unions—including FSU-SNUipp, SNES-FSU, SNCF federations CGT, Unsa, Sud-Rail and CFDT, plus major RATP unions—have urged members to participate.
• Operators warn of slowdowns across public services with expected disruptions on SNCF and RATP networks and in schools, though turnout remains uncertain.
• The prime minister said he will not suspend the pension reform, reinforcing the political standoff that organizers aim to escalate through street pressure.
• Merchants in big cities say they will close some shops over fears of violent infiltrators, and health, postal and banking unions have filed strike notices or voiced support while pharmacists are not expected to join this time.