French Rail Unions Announce Indefinite Strike Starting December 11

The strike aims to protest the dismantling of Fret SNCF and the opening of regional lines to competition.

The strike, led by major railway unions, is set to begin on December 11, potentially affecting Christmas travel plans.
Unions are demanding a moratorium on the restructuring of Fret SNCF, which is set to be divided into two new companies in 2025.
The unions have also called for a shorter strike from November 20 to 22 as an initial protest.
The restructuring plan was negotiated to comply with EU rules and involves a reduction of 10% in workforce.
Unions criticize the move as part of a broader trend of privatization and social dumping within the rail industry.