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Strikes in France in September 2024 and how you may be impacted

A major union is planning a national strike this month and primary school teachers and medical laboratory workers already also announced plans for action

French medical laboratories issue strike notice for September

Unions say budget cuts of almost 10% may force closures, but state health authorities argue budget was already agreed

French teaching unions call for September school strikes

Unions say new assessments are too stressful and are angry over large class sizes

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Main French trade union announces mobilisation for September and October

Many sectors including transport and healthcare could be affected

Over 230 French flights impacted by easyJet strike in Portugal this weekend

The three-day strike lasts from August 15 to August 17, including the public holiday when many people are likely to be travelling

Why was there a SNCF strike on Nice-Breil-Tende line this week and are more expected?

A cut-back on the route’s services has angered not only rail staff but also passengers

Lyon firefighters strike over Olympic holiday restrictions

Two-week limit on summer holidays and small bonus are behind decision, says union

Paris airport workers file strike motion for Olympics opening ceremony

Union does not agree with recent agreement with airport management and wants a bonus increase

Paris Olympic dancers file strike motion for opening ceremony

A second strike date for the Paralympic opening ceremony has also been announced

Paris airport staff call off strike after last-minute agreement

Action would have seen delays to passengers in two major airports. Deal means workers are unlikely to strike during Olympic period

French hospital staff announce a second strike in July

Workers at public hospitals - and some private ones - are affected. Patients are advised to check if their appointments are impacted

French motorway staff to strike this weekend: list of roads affected

Unions want more workers hired on permanent contracts. The action coincides with a ‘red’ traffic day as summer holidays begin

Strike by public transport workers in Lille may delay Olympic torch

Workers are protesting over the level of bonuses to be paid for working during the Games

French postal workers strike over increased election workload

They are demanding a bonus due to the increased workload of distributing manifestoes for the parliamentary election

French healthcare workers on strike over hospital bed closures

Patients urged to check if appointments have been cancelled

Hunters threaten ‘to strike’ and stop boar hunts in south-west France

They claim a reinstated ban on the use of nets and cages to catch birds is an attack on rural traditions

French farmers plan new motorway blockage protest for June 3

They are calling for road blocks across the Pyrenees

French air traffic controllers post new week-long strike notice

Flights over French airspace could be affected

Strikes in France: protests to close many pharmacies this week

Medicine shortages, online sales and a perceived lack of government support has lead to a day of action

French air traffic controller strikes: 70% of Orly flights cancelled

Other protest action lasting until May 30 may also affect air travel

Why TV and radio stations are on strike in France

Prospective merger of public broadcasters faces fierce backlash

Rail, school, airport strikes in Paris May 21: how bad is disruption?

Regional trains are particularly hard hit

Strike action to hit Paris airports and trains on May 21

Transport unions in capital demand better Olympic bonuses

Firefighters’ strike over work rules is 'unprecedented’ in France

Nine unions unite over protest action for first time

The French strikes that could threaten the Paris Olympics 2024

Several groups are threatening to strike over what they see as a lack of bonus pay over the busy period

Strikes in France: Binmen begin protest over Paris Olympics pay

Unions are calling for bonuses for all staff and have posted strike notices for action throughout the whole period of the Olympics and Paralympics

Strikes in France: Why teachers are protesting May 14

Unions claim a rising number of parents also oppose plans to group pupils by ability for some subjects

Can we expect more French farmer blockades as new law debated?

Farmers have said they are ‘yet to be convinced’ by proposals in the bill going before MPs

UPDATED: Strikes in France: May 2024 dates and how you could be impacted

Action set to affect many sectors including trains and rubbish collection

Mass flight disruption at French airports today April 25

Around 3,000 flights are set to be affected despite strike action being called off. A three-day strike notice for May remains in place

Strikes

Strikes in France in September 2024 and how you may be impacted

French medical laboratories issue strike notice for September

French teaching unions call for September school strikes

Main French trade union announces mobilisation for September and October

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