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Sept. 10 ‘Block Everything’ Call Puts Paris Region on Alert for Multi‑Sector Strikes

Authorities warn of possible “spectacular” actions, with unions divided over a separate Sept. 18 push.

Overview

  • Rail disruption is likely after CGT Cheminots urged a mass walkout at SNCF and SUD‑Rail called for a rail blockade.
  • RATP faces unrest with the La Base drivers’ union urging action, while the four major RATP unions steer members to a large strike day on Sept. 18.
  • Air travel may be hit as SUD‑Aérien calls for strikes and airport blockades at Roissy‑Charles‑de‑Gaulle and CGT Air France urges staff mobilization.
  • Hospitals and services face strain with AP‑HP unions filing strike notices, pharmacists’ on‑call services on indefinite strike, and sanitation workers lodging walkout notices.
  • Interior Minister Bruno Retailleau ordered prefects to show firmness and cited a risk of extreme‑left “actions spectaculaires” as CGT leader Sophie Binet accused the government of stoking fear, and a La Tribune poll showed 46% support for the mobilization.