SNCF Strike Divides Unions as December 11 Start Date Approaches
While the CFDT and Unsa withdraw their strike calls after securing agreements, the CGT and SUD-Rail plan to proceed with demands over freight privatization and competition in regional rail.
- The CFDT and Unsa unions have withdrawn their support for the December 11 SNCF strike after reaching agreements to protect workers' rights during upcoming structural changes.
- The CGT and SUD-Rail unions remain committed to the strike, seeking a moratorium on the privatization of SNCF's freight operations and opposing increased competition in regional rail services.
- The privatization plan involves creating two new freight subsidiaries starting January 2025, aimed at preserving jobs and addressing the division's financial instability.
- Union divisions reflect broader shifts in influence, with SUD-Rail gaining prominence in recent years, while the CGT's dominance has slightly waned.
- The strike's impact is expected to be limited, with localized disruptions likely, as the issues at stake have garnered less widespread support compared to previous salary-focused strikes.
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