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SNCF Faces Multi-Day Strikes Over Pay as CEO Warns of Financial Risks

Unions plan coordinated walkouts starting May 5, while SNCF Voyageurs CEO Christophe Fanichet warns of reduced revenues, investment, and customer loyalty.

L’étau se resserre autour des voyageurs qui souhaitent prendre le train pour le week-end prolongé du 8 mai.
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Overview

  • Major unions, including CGT-Cheminots and SUD-Rail, have confirmed strikes from May 5 to May 11, targeting peak travel periods for maximum impact.
  • Union demands include higher work bonuses for controllers, renegotiation of drivers' traction bonuses, and improvements to scheduling software.
  • SNCF Voyageurs CEO Christophe Fanichet stated that the company cannot afford the strikes, citing risks to revenue, infrastructure investment, and employee redistribution.
  • Fanichet emphasized that SNCF fulfilled its 2022 commitments, including a 2.2% general salary increase for 2025, which exceeded inflation.
  • The CGT is preparing for a broader national day of action in early June if current demands remain unresolved.