Public Sector Unions FO and CGT Call for Strike Over Sick Leave Policy

The unions' call follows a failed negotiation with Public Service Minister Guillaume Kasbarian regarding proposed changes to sick leave compensation.

FO and CGT, two major public sector unions, announced plans for a strike after discussions with Minister Guillaume Kasbarian broke down.
Unions are protesting proposed policies that would reduce sick leave compensation from 100% to 90% and introduce three unpaid waiting days.
The strike is planned for early December, with union leaders emphasizing the need for broad inter-union collaboration.
Kasbarian's proposals aim to align public sector sick leave policies with those in the private sector, sparking union backlash.
A follow-up inter-union meeting is scheduled for November 12 to finalize strike plans and address ongoing concerns.