France Strikes
CGT FERC Sup files national strike notice for higher education and research, March 9–April 30, 2026
TodayCGT FERC Sup submitted a national strike notice covering all higher education and research staff from March 9 through April 30, 2026, citing pay, staffing and conditions; this covers mobilizations on all days in the period.
Solidaires UFSE files national strike notice for the public service, April 1–June 30, 2026
TodayUnion syndicale Solidaires Fonction publique lodged a nationwide strike notice covering all three branches of the French civil service and public establishments from April 1 through June 30, 2026 (00:00–24:00), enabling work stoppages across the period.
SUD Santé Sociaux files nationwide strike notice for health and social care, April 1–30, 2026
TodayThe SUD Santé Sociaux federation filed a national strike notice covering public and private healthcare, social and medico‑social services from April 1 to April 30, 2026 (00:00–24:00), enabling stoppages across hospitals, clinics, EHPADs and related services.
SUD Éducation files national education strike notice covering March 23–May 22, 2026 (dates on/after April 1 listed)
TodaySUD Éducation announced a national strike notice for education staff from March 23 to May 22, 2026. Effective dates on/after April 1, 2026 are included here.
CGT Interior files nationwide strike notice for April 1–30, 2026 (dates Apr 9–30 listed)
TodayThe Union des syndicats CGT Intérieur filed a national strike notice covering all Interior Ministry services from April 1 to April 30, 2026 (00:00–24:00), enabling work stoppages throughout the period. Dates listed are those on/after April 9, 2026.
FSU Territoriale files national strike notice for March 24–April 24, 2026 (dates Apr 9–24 listed)
TodayFSU Territoriale announced a national strike notice covering the territorial public service from March 24 to April 24, 2026. The notice enables work stoppages across the period; dates shown are those on/after April 9, 2026.
Vaucluse department workers: CGT files strike notice for March 1–April 30, 2026 (dates on/after April 11 listed)
TodayThe CGT union for Department of Vaucluse personnel filed a sector-wide strike notice covering March 1 through April 30, 2026, enabling work stoppages across this period. Effective dates below are trimmed to dates on or after April 11, 2026.
UN‑CGT CROUS files national strike notice for April 1–September 30, 2026 (dates on/after April 11 listed)
TodayThe national CGT union for CROUS staff announced a nationwide strike notice across the CROUS student services network from April 1 through September 30, 2026, covering university restaurants and residences. Effective dates below are trimmed to dates on or after April 11, 2026.
Réunion (Saint-Pierre): Bar association on strike through April 13, 2026
TodayThe Bar of Saint‑Pierre (La Réunion) has declared a general strike covering all hearings and judicial procedures until April 13, 2026, opposing the SURE bill. Lawyers state they will not appear or take court‑appointed cases during the stoppage.
CGT Justice files nationwide strike notice for April 13–30, 2026
TodayCGT des Chancelleries et Services Judiciaires filed a national strike notice covering April 13 to April 30, 2026 (00:00–24:00), allowing justice ministry and court staff to stop work during the period.
Lyon Bar lawyers on total strike April 15–16, 2026 over 'SURE' criminal justice bill
TodayThe Lyon Bar has called a total work stoppage across all courts to oppose the government's 'SURE' criminal justice bill, which lawyers say threatens fair-trial rights by extending plea bargaining to crimes and easing pre-trial detention rules. The strike, announced locally to run through April 16, will disrupt hearings and legal services in Lyon.
Mayotte: Primary teachers to strike April 21–23, 2026
In 6 daysFSU‑SNUipp Mayotte calls a three‑day strike of primary education staff on April 21–23, 2026. The action aims to mobilize first‑degree personnel across the department.
Lyon-area SNCF train controllers announce strike for April 23, 2026 over plan to remove conductors on Mâcon–Lyon–Valence line
In 8 daysTrain controllers in the Lyon area voted a new strike day for Thursday, April 23, 2026, opposing the move to one-person operation (EAS) on the Mâcon–Lyon–Valence TER route. Recent local actions and union mobilizations signaled growing resistance to the plan and warned of service disruptions around Lyon and Valence.
France: Lawyers call nationwide 'Justice morte' strike on April 13, 2026
PastBar associations across France have announced a 'Justice morte' day on April 13, 2026, with widespread stoppages of hearings and requests to adjourn cases to protest the SURE criminal justice bill. The Paris Bar confirmed a strike action alongside national calls from bar leadership; local bars (e.g., Nice) detail full-day shutdown modalities for courts.
Saint‑Nazaire aquatics and pools: CGT files strike notice Feb 16–Apr 12, 2026
PastThe CGT territorials in Saint‑Nazaire filed a strike notice covering the municipal ‘Direction Loisirs Aquatiques’ from February 16 to April 12, 2026, in dispute over new working‑time rules affecting pool staff.
Oise: SE‑Unsa calls department‑wide teachers’ strike for April 10, 2026
PastSE‑Unsa Oise has called a strike and rally in Beauvais on Friday, April 10, 2026, against planned class closures and staffing cuts tied to the 2026 school map decisions.
Somme: SE‑Unsa calls teachers’ strike for April 9, 2026
PastSE‑Unsa Somme announced a local mobilization the week of April 6–10, including a teachers’ strike on Thursday, April 9, 2026, to oppose class closures and job cuts, with a rally at the DSDEN in Amiens.
Aisne: SNETAP-FSU files strike notice for Crézancy agricultural education campus on April 9, 2026
PastSNETAP‑FSU filed a strike notice for staff at the EPLEFPA (agricultural education campus) in Crézancy (Aisne) for Thursday, April 9, 2026, opposing the closure of the BAC PRO CGEVV program and calling for dialogue and program retention.
France: private ambulance workers called to strike on April 8, 2026
PastThe National Chamber of Ambulance Services (CNSA) has called a nationwide strike of private ambulance workers on Wednesday, April 8, 2026. Non‑urgent missions will be halted between 09:00 and 20:00, with only life‑threatening emergencies maintained. The action aims to protest operating losses, rising costs, and delayed hospital payments.
France: UNAC calls one-day strike of easyJet France cabin crew on April 6, 2026
PastThe Union des navigants de l’aviation civile (UNAC) has called all easyJet France cabin crew to strike on Monday, April 6, 2026 (Easter Monday), warning of flight disruptions at French airports served by the airline.
FNME-CGT reconfirms national strike notice for electricity and gas sector, March 1–April 1, 2026
PastThe FNME-CGT renewed a federal strike notice covering all electricity and gas companies from March 1 at 21:00 to April 1 at 21:00, demanding a 9% pay-scale increase, new seniority steps, and lower VAT on energy bills.
Solidaires Public Service Union files national strike notice Jan 1–Mar 31, 2026
PastSolidaires Fonction Publique filed a national strike notice covering all three branches of the civil service and related public bodies through March 31, 2026, enabling work stoppages over pay, staffing, working conditions and opposition to recent reforms.
Albi municipal sports and aquatics staff file strike notice for March 2026
PastCGT Territoriaux d’Albi filed a strike notice covering March 2026 for workers in the city’s sports and aquatics directorate, enabling walkouts over staffing and working‑conditions grievances.
Somme departmental CGT files month‑long strike notice for March 2026 in territorial public services
PastThe CGT departmental union in Somme (80) filed a strike notice covering the entire month of March 2026 across territorial public services, citing staffing, working conditions, and defense of local public services.
SUD Santé Sociaux files national monthly strike notice for March 1–31, 2026
PastThe SUD Santé Sociaux federation filed a nationwide strike notice covering March 1–31, 2026 (00:00–24:00), enabling stoppages across public and private healthcare, social and medico‑social services throughout France.
Saint‑Martin‑d’Hères municipal workers file March 2026 strike notice (focus on ATSEM)
PastThe CGT union for municipal and CCAS staff in Saint‑Martin‑d’Hères filed a strike notice covering multiple dates throughout March 2026 in response to degraded working conditions for ATSEM and other municipal staff.
Paris sanitation and sewer workers: CGT files strike notice effective from March 2, 2026
PastThe CGT FTDNEEA (waste, street cleaning, water and sewerage) at the City of Paris filed a strike notice to begin on March 2, 2026, enabling work stoppages across sanitation, sewer, and street‑cleaning services. The notice is open‑ended; the dates below reflect the current window from March 12 onward.
France Télévisions (France 3 Paris Île-de-France): CGT files indefinite strike starting March 15, 2026
PastThe SNRT‑CGT union at France Télévisions calls all journalists and technicians involved in the France 3 Paris Île‑de‑France regional editions to stop work from Sunday, March 15, 2026, for an open‑ended strike, citing degraded working conditions and the loss of dedicated studio and control room facilities.
France Télévisions (France 3 Alsace): CGT files indefinite strike starting March 15, 2026
PastThe SNRT‑CGT union calls the entire France 3 Alsace workforce contributing to the ICI regional editions to stop work from Sunday, March 15, 2026, for an open‑ended strike over work‑organization changes and deteriorating conditions.
France 3 Paris Île-de-France: CFDT files open-ended daily one-hour strike notice from March 2, 2026
PastCFDT France Télévisions called staff contributing to the France 3 Paris Île‑de‑France editions to stop work daily from 19:00 to 19:59 starting March 2, 2026, for an open‑ended period.
Beauvais (Corolis) bus drivers launch strike from March 12, 2026; action ongoing
PastA strike notice was filed at Corolis (Beauvais urban buses) effective March 12, 2026, for an open‑ended period; drivers have staged peak‑hour stoppages over working conditions and fleet issues.
France Télévisions (Paris HQ – Centre d’exploitation Nord): unions file open‑ended daily one‑hour strike notice from February 16, 2026
PastMultiple unions (CGT, CFDT, CGC, FO, SNJ) call staff at the Centre d’exploitation Nord to stop work each day from 19:30 to 20:29 starting Monday, February 16, 2026, for an indefinite period, over cuts to technical staffing for national and regional news editions.
National education strike on March 31, 2026
PastEducation unions call a nationwide strike on Tuesday, March 31, 2026 against job cuts and deteriorating conditions, with actions expected in primary and secondary schools across France.
Pantin municipal workers file strike notice for February 13–March 20, 2026
PastCGT territorial employees in Pantin (Seine‑Saint‑Denis) have filed a local strike notice from February 13 to March 20, 2026, enabling work stoppages across municipal services during this period.
Côte‑d’Or education unions call strike for March 19, 2026
PastSE‑UNSA (within an inter‑union) calls for a strike on Tuesday, March 19, 2026, against job cuts and class closures in the Dijon academy.
National education strike on March 19, 2026 against job cuts and for resources
PastSE‑UNSA announces an inter‑union strike in National Education for March 19, 2026, with morning school‑site actions and afternoon rallies at rectorates; FSU’s SNUipp departmental sections relay the call.
French Guiana education unions call strike for March 17, 2026
PastLocal branches of education unions in French Guiana call a one-day strike on March 17, 2026 over staffing and resources ahead of the 2026 school year; rallies are planned in Cayenne, Saint‑Laurent‑du‑Maroni and Kourou.
FSU Territoriale files national strike notice for the territorial civil service Feb 16–Mar 16, 2026
PastThe territorial branch of FSU lodged a national strike notice covering local government employees across France from February 16 to March 16, 2026, over budget cuts and working conditions. The notice enables stoppages at any time during this period.
Nantes “Machines de l’île” attraction: strike notice in effect through March 15, 2026
PastThe official site states a strike notice is in effect at Les Machines de l’île until March 15, 2026, with potential day‑to‑day disruptions to operations and visitor access information provided on the day.
Grand Reims social sector: CGT files strike notice for March 8–15, 2026
PastThe CGT union at the Grand Reims metropolitan authority and the Reims CCAS filed a strike notice inviting social-sector employees to stop work from March 8 to March 15, 2026, over pay, Ségur bonuses, precarity, and recognition.
Villeneuve‑Saint‑Georges: ATSEM strike on March 13, 2026
PastCGT Territoriaux of Villeneuve‑Saint‑Georges filed a pre‑strike notice for a 24‑hour stoppage on Friday, March 13, 2026, by nursery‑school classroom assistants (ATSEM) demanding pay revaluation and improved working conditions.
CGT Health and Social Action files national strike notice for March 6–12, 2026
PastThe CGT Health and Social Action Federation filed national strike notices covering March 6 through March 12, 2026, for medical and non-medical staff across public hospitals and social/medico‑social establishments. Notices are day‑by‑day and explicitly cover continuous-service shifts before and after each date.
Dijon municipal staff: CGT files strike notice for Feb 23–Mar 10, 2026
PastThe CGT union for Dijon territorial workers filed a strike notice from February 23 to March 10, 2026, covering municipal services. Work stoppages and actions may occur during the period.
Higher education and research unions call national strike for March 10, 2026
PastAn inter‑union in higher education and research announced a national strike on March 10, 2026, the day of the CNESER budget session, protesting chronic underfunding and job cuts across universities and research bodies.
Saint‑Herblain: periscolaire services strike on March 10, 2026
PastThe municipality announced a strike in periscolaire (before/after‑school) services on Tuesday, March 10, 2026, with impacts varying by school.
Doubs (25) territorial social and medico‑social: CGT files strike notice for March 10, 2026
PastThe departmental CGT (CSD‑CGT 25) filed a strike notice covering all territorial social and medico‑social staff — and more broadly territorial employees — for Tuesday, March 10, 2026.
France Télévisions (France 3 Paris Île‑de‑France): CFDT files indefinite daily one‑hour strike notice from March 2, 2026
PastCFDT France Télévisions filed a strike notice for staff producing the France 3 Paris Île‑de‑France editions to stop work daily from 19:00 to 19:59 starting March 2, 2026, for an open‑ended period.
Private health and social services unions call nationwide strike for March 10, 2026
PastUnions in the private health and social services sector announced a nationwide strike and mobilisations for March 10, 2026, following a salary conference they say produced no concrete measures. The inter‑union call involves CFDT, CGT, FO and SUD.
City of Paris social workers (SMS/CASVP) strike on March 10, 2026
PastSUPAP‑FSU calls all social service workers (SMS) of the City of Paris and CASVP to strike on March 9–10, 2026; an inter‑union pre‑strike notice (CGT CASVP, UNSA CASVP, SUPAP‑FSU) demands IFSE allowance revaluation and suspension of the “accueil inconditionnel” reform. Reporting here the March 10 date (≥ control date).
CGT Public Services Federation files national strike notice for March 7–9, 2026
PastThe CGT Public Services Federation filed a federal strike notice covering employees of cities, departments, regions, public bodies, housing offices, water services and mortuary services for March 7–9, 2026. This includes nationwide territorial public service workplaces.
CGT Finances files national strike notice for March 7–9, 2026
PastThe CGT Finances federation filed a national strike notice for finance ministry and related services for March 7–9, 2026, aligned with actions around International Women’s Day.
SNUDI‑FO 13 files strike notice for primary schools Jan 5–Mar 8, 2026 (Bouches‑du‑Rhône)
PastDepartmental union SNUDI‑FO 13 (Force Ouvrière) filed a strike notice covering January 5 through March 8, 2026 for first‑degree (primary) education staff in Bouches‑du‑Rhône, enabling work stoppages during the period over pay and working‑conditions grievances.
March 8, 2026 feminist strike: national call across sectors
PastUnions and civil society groups, including Solidaires and Attac with support from CGT and FSU, call for a nationwide feminist strike on Sunday, March 8, 2026, urging work stoppages and actions across sectors.
France 3 Paris Île‑de‑France: CFDT files open‑ended nightly strike notice from March 2, 2026
PastCFDT France Télévisions called staff involved in producing the France 3 Paris Île‑de‑France editions to stop work daily from 19:00 to 19:59 starting Monday, March 2, 2026, for an unlimited duration.
Youth Judicial Protection (PJJ) Grand‑Ouest: open‑ended strike notice from February 5, 2026
PastCGT PJJ Grand‑Ouest filed an open‑ended strike notice starting February 5, 2026, in solidarity with Nantes staff over degraded working conditions and lack of facilities, covering all regional PJJ personnel until the issues are resolved.
SNES‑FSU files regional strike notice for secondary education in the Lille academy (Feb 2–Mar 7, 2026)
PastThe majority secondary teachers’ union SNES‑FSU filed a strike notice covering personnel in EPLE and CIO in the Lille academy to allow work stoppages over pay, staffing and education reforms during February and into early March 2026.
CGT Health and Social Care files national strike notice for Feb 27–Mar 5, 2026
PastFollowing its prior notice, the CGT Health and Social Care federation filed another national strike notice covering Feb 27–Mar 5, 2026, enabling further work stoppages in hospitals and social care services.
Lyon emergency departments on open-ended strike over staffing and unsafe conditions
PastEmergency staff at Lyon’s Edouard-Herriot and Lyon Sud hospitals began a renewable, open-ended strike in early February and the movement continues into late February and early March, citing chronic understaffing, bed shortages, and degraded patient safety.
Angers University Hospital (CHU) emergency staff on indefinite strike
PastEmergency department staff at CHU d’Angers launched an indefinite strike starting January 19, 2026, demanding more beds and staffing; unions report the walkout continues into mid‑February and has not been resolved.
Medical interns (general practice) call monthly national strike days starting Feb 2; next on Mar 2, 2026
PastISNAR‑IMG has filed a national strike notice for general practice interns to stop work on the first Monday of each month starting February 2, 2026, until regulatory texts on the new fourth year are published. The next strike date is Monday, March 2, 2026.
CGT-EP files national strike notice for private education Jan 1–Jul 15, 2026
PastCGT Enseignement Privé (CGT‑EP) filed a national strike notice covering staff in private schools and higher education from January 1 through July 15, 2026. The notice aims to allow stoppages and actions throughout the period in response to pay, staffing and working‑conditions issues.
CGT Finances Publiques files national strike notice for DGFiP Jan 13–Jun 30, 2026
PastThe CGT union for public finance staff (DGFiP) filed a nationwide strike notice from January 13 to June 30, 2026, allowing employees to stop work during the period in support of sector demands.
CGT Services Publics (Puy-de-Dôme) files territorial strike notice for February 1–28, 2026
PastThe departmental CGT (CSD) for Puy-de-Dôme filed a strike notice covering all territorial public service agents and relevant private-sector units for all days in February 2026.
CGT Services Publics (Vienne) files territorial strike notice Feb 1–Apr 30, 2026
PastThe CGT departmental union in Vienne (86) filed a strike notice covering all territorial public service agents and related private-sector units from February 1 to April 30, 2026; this enables work stoppages throughout the period.
VNF: inter-union files open-ended, renewable strike notice from Jan 13, 2026
PastAt Voies Navigables de France (VNF), an inter-union grouping (CFDT‑VNF with FO and CGT) filed a renewable, open‑ended strike notice effective January 13, 2026, over reorganization plans and staffing concerns.
CGT files strike notice for Vaucluse Department staff through February 28, 2026
PastThe CGT union for Vaucluse Department employees filed a strike notice covering all services from January 1 to February 28, 2026; the notice enables work stoppages across the department through February.
Morbihan: CGT files territorial strike notice for February 2026
PastThe departmental CGT (CSD) in Morbihan filed a strike notice covering all territorial public service agents and related private‑sector units for all days in February 2026, enabling local work stoppages across the month.
Tahiti: air traffic controllers file strike notice Jan 31–Feb 28, 2026
PastUSAC‑CGT (SEAC PF) filed a strike notice covering air traffic controllers at Tahiti Faa’a control center (NTTT/NTAA) from January 31 to February 28, 2026, citing staffing and safety concerns; stoppages may affect airport operations during this period.
Guadeloupe: inter‑union files open‑ended strike notice at La Poste Basse‑Terre from Feb 3, 2026
PastAt La Poste’s Basse‑Terre mail center (Guadeloupe), an inter‑union (FO.COM, CGTG‑PTT, SUD PTT GWA) filed an open‑ended strike notice starting February 3, 2026, over workload and staffing issues; the notice enables work stoppages until further notice.
Vueling France cabin crew: union files open‑ended strike notice from Jan 10, 2026
PastThe SNPNC‑FO union for Vueling cabin crew in France filed an indefinite strike notice starting January 10, 2026, over health insurance and benefits issues. Disruptions remain possible at Paris‑Orly and other Vueling operations in France.
FO Public Services and Health files six‑month national strike notice for the territorial civil service from February 1, 2026
PastFO Services Publics et de Santé filed a national strike notice covering all workers in the Fonction publique territoriale (territorial civil service), across mainland France and overseas, for a six‑month period starting February 1, 2026; stoppages may occur at any time during the notice.
CGT Éduc’action files national strike notice for public primary education (January 5–July 4, 2026)
PastFollowing the mandatory pre‑strike negotiation step recorded by the Education Ministry, CGT Éduc’action has a national strike notice covering first‑degree (primary) staff from January 5 to July 4, 2026, enabling work stoppages on those days.
Ajaccio Hospital emergency staff on indefinite strike
PastEmergency department staff at the Centre hospitalier d’Ajaccio began an open-ended strike on February 10, 2026, denouncing unsafe patient care, chronic overcrowding, and degraded working conditions. The inter‑union STC–CFDT says the walkout will continue until concrete measures are agreed.
Chartres Hospital emergency department on open‑ended strike
PastEmergency staff at Chartres Hospital are on an indefinite strike launched February 12, 2026, citing bed shortages, saturated facilities, insufficient equipment, and staff exhaustion. Unions CGT and FO demand staffing increases and immediate remedial measures.
Valenton (94): CGT files strike notice for municipal educational services Feb 2–27, 2026
PastThe CGT territorials’ union in Valenton filed a strike notice for all staff in the city’s Educational Action Directorate, citing regularization of contracts, adapted leisure center facilities, vehicle safety and disability support.
CGT Health and Social Care files national strike notice for Feb 20–26, 2026
PastThe CGT Health and Social Care federation filed a national strike notice covering hospital and social care staff for Feb 20–26, 2026. Under this notice, walkouts can occur on any covered day to demand better staffing, pay scales, and conditions.
CGT Spectacle calls national strike of entertainment workers on February 25, 2026
PastThe Fédération CGT du Spectacle is calling workers in the performing arts, audiovisual, and cinema to strike on Wednesday, February 25, 2026, to oppose proposed unemployment‑insurance changes (notably raising intermittent workers’ eligibility from 507 to 557 hours).
SUD‑Rail calls strike of Intercités/TGV South‑East train crews Feb 20–23, 2026
PastSUD‑Rail has called conductors and drivers in the SNCF Intercités perimeter to strike from Friday, February 20 at 12:00 to Monday, February 23 at 08:00; media report the action will particularly target departures from Paris–Gare de Lyon on the TGV South‑East network.
CGT Health and Social Care files national strike notice for Feb 13–19, 2026
PastThe CGT Health and Social Care federation filed a national strike notice covering February 13–19, 2026, enabling health and social care staff to stop work across France during this period.
Ponthieu‑Marquenterre community employees file strike notice for Jan 19–Feb 13, 2026
PastCGT territorials at the Communauté de communes du Ponthieu‑Marquenterre filed a strike notice covering January 19 to February 13, 2026.
Nice: strike by Transdev Côte d’Azur staff to disrupt Lignes d’Azur routes on February 13, 2026
PastLignes d’Azur warns that a strike by staff working for Transdev Côte d’Azur (external to the Régie) will disrupt multiple bus lines across the Nice network on Friday, February 13, 2026.
Tours Fil Bleu: ongoing industrial action continues to disrupt buses and trams
PastFil Bleu (Keolis Tours) reports ongoing industrial action that has disrupted the Tours Métropole network since December 24, 2025; disruptions are continuing.
CGT Health and Social Care files national strike notice for February 6–12, 2026
PastThe CGT Health and Social Care federation filed a nationwide strike notice covering public hospitals and social-care facilities from February 6 to 12, 2026, enabling work stoppages throughout the week.
Bourges: bus strike reduces AggloBus service on February 12, 2026
PastThe AggloBus operator (STU Bourges, RATP group) announced a strike (“mouvement social”) that will reduce bus service across the Bourges urban network on Thursday, February 12, 2026.
Lespinasse: teachers and classroom assistants strike on February 12, 2026
PastThe municipality announced that all kindergarten teachers, several primary classes, and all classroom assistants (AESH) will strike on Thursday, February 12, 2026; no minimum service will be provided for the affected classes.
Calvados Department: CGT and SUD file strike notice for February 9–11, 2026
PastCGT at the Calvados Department and SUD jointly filed a strike notice covering all departmental staff, family assistants and GIPs (MDPH, MDEF, Labéo, Le 14) for February 9–11, 2026.
SNES‑FSU Créteil files regional strike notice for secondary education (Jan 26–Feb 7, 2026)
PastThe majority secondary teachers’ union SNES‑FSU (Académie de Créteil) filed a strike notice covering January 26 to February 7, 2026 to allow staff in collèges/lycées and CIOs to stop work over pay, staffing and policy changes.
CGT seafarers at Corsica Linea and La Méridionale launch renewable strike from February 2, 2026
PastCGT mariners began a 48‑hour renewable strike on February 2, 2026, covering all vessels of Corsica Linea and La Méridionale. The action has disrupted ferry links between Marseille and Corsica and blocked Marseille’s north entrance for ships; companies warned of cancellations during the strike period. The dispute centers on job security, fleet plans and what unions call unfair competition from operators under foreign flags.
FSU‑SNUipp calls one‑day strike in Overseas Departments and Regions (DROM) on February 3, 2026
PastPrimary‑school staff in the French Overseas Departments and Regions are called to strike on Tuesday, February 3, 2026, over unsafe and inadequate school facilities, staffing shortages and degraded working conditions.
CGT mariners at Corsica Linea and La Méridionale file reconductible 48‑hour strike notice from February 2
PastCGT seafarers at Corsica Linea and La Méridionale filed a 48‑hour renewable strike notice starting Monday, February 2, 2026 at 08:00, covering all vessels and routes (including Marseille, Toulon, Nice and Corsica services), over fleet plans and competition issues.
Medical interns call national strike from February 2, 2026
PastISNAR‑IMG announced a national strike by general medicine interns starting Monday, February 2, 2026, demanding regulatory texts to implement the 4th year (DES 4A) in conditions that respect training and patient care.
La Courneuve municipal newspaper editorial team under open‑ended strike notice from January 19, 2026
PastThe CGT Territoriaux de La Courneuve filed an unlimited strike notice covering the municipal newspaper ‘Regards’ editorial staff and the Communications department starting January 19, 2026, citing disorganization and degraded working conditions.
FNME-CGT files national energy-sector strike notice Jan 1–Feb 1; call to strike Jan 22
PastThe CGT energy federation’s notice covers electricity/gas workers through Feb 1, 2026; federation channels call for a strike day on Jan 22.
SNCF: SUD-Rail files nationwide strike notice Dec 1 (20:00)–Jan 31 (23:00)
PastSUD‑Rail deposited a preavis covering all employees of the unified public SNCF group, citing lack of progress in talks; action can disrupt national rail services throughout December and January.
FERC‑CGT files national education/research strike notice for all of January 2026
PastThe FERC‑CGT has lodged a national strike notice covering Jan 1–31, 2026 for the education, research and culture sectors, to protect and coordinate local and national stoppages throughout the month.
Solidaires Fonction publique: national strike notice 1 Jan–31 Mar 2026
PastSolidaires Fonction publique files a national preavis covering all three public‑sector branches from 1 January through 31 March 2026, enabling stoppages across administrations during the period.
CGT Services Publics files January strike notices across departments
PastThe CGT Fédération des services publics (departmental sections) has filed month‑long preavis covering Jan 1–31, enabling stoppages across territorial services (Somme, Seine‑Saint‑Denis, Morbihan, Puy‑de‑Dôme, etc.).
CGT Finances Publiques files national DGFiP strike notice through 30 Jun 2026
PastCGT Finances Publiques filed a broad preavis covering all DGFiP personnel from 13 January to 30 June 2026, allowing stoppages throughout the period; effective dates on or after 16 January are listed.
Vueling France cabin crew: SNPNC‑FO files indefinite strike notice from Jan 10
PastCabin crew union SNPNC‑FO has an open-ended strike notice at Vueling France, citing health insurance issues; action remains possible/ongoing.
Marseille municipal services: CGT files reconductible strike notice for Jan 1–31
PastCGT territoriaux filed a citywide reconductible strike notice covering all Marseille municipal services throughout January 2026.
VNF unions file open-ended strike notice from January 13, 2026
PastAt inland-waterways authority Voies Navigables de France (VNF), an inter-union group (CFDT‑VNF, FO, CGT) filed a reconductible, open-ended strike notice effective from January 13, 2026, citing stalled talks on reorganization; stoppages can occur under this notice.
French Polynesia aviation civil staff strike under renewed notice
PastUSAC‑CGT resumed/continued a strike of aviation civil (DGAC/SEAC) staff in French Polynesia under a new strike notice effective January 1, 2026, after negotiations failed. Local coverage indicates the movement was still active as of January 20, with no agreement reached and the union signaling continuation. Expect operational constraints at Tahiti–Faa’a and regional airports subject to minimum‑service measures.
CGT Santé-Action sociale files national strike notice for 16–22 Jan 2026
PastThe CGT Santé et Action Sociale federation lodged a preavis covering 16–22 January 2026, enabling hospital and social-care staff nationwide to strike during this period.
Private-clinic doctors announce January strike and ‘exile to Brussels’
PastUnions representing liberal surgeons, anesthetists, gynecologists-obstetricians and urologists announce a nationwide strike in private clinics with operating theatres closed and a symbolic ‘exile’ to Brussels, protesting planned changes to sector-2 surcharges in the Social Security budget.
Liberal doctors announce national cabinet closures Jan 5–15, 2026
PastAll major unions of liberal doctors call for nationwide closure of medical cabinets from 5 to 15 January 2026 against PLFSS 2026, urging postponement of appointments and additional actions.
CGT Santé-Action Sociale files national hospital/social-care strike notices Dec 26–Jan 15
PastCGT Santé-Action Sociale has filed rolling national strike notices covering Dec 26, 2025 through Jan 15, 2026 across public hospitals and social-care services, enabling stoppages throughout the period.
France: medical interns announce national strike Jan 5–15, 2026
PastISNI calls a nationwide work stoppage by medical interns from Jan 5 to 15, 2026, aligning with broader protests against PLFSS 2026; interns are instructed to file individual strike declarations. Expect disruptions to hospital services relying on interns.
Val-de-Marne: teachers and AESH strike Jan 15; rally at Education Ministry
PastLocal inter‑union in Val‑de‑Marne (FSU‑SNUipp 94, SNUDI‑FO 94, SUD Éducation 94) calls to strike and ‘close schools’ on Jan 15 over AESH staffing and MDPH notifications, with a departmental mobilisation converging on the Ministry in Paris at 14:30.
Hospital doctors (SNMH‑FO): national strike notice for Jan 10, 2026
PastSNMH‑FO files a one‑day national strike notice for hospital physicians on Saturday, Jan 10, 2026, to enable participation in the Paris demonstration tied to the wider medical mobilization.
Bouches-du-Rhône pharmacies: USPO 13 strike notice for closures Dec 26–Jan 1
PastThe USPO 13 pharmacists’ union filed a strike notice calling for pharmacy closures in the Bouches-du-Rhône department from December 26, 2025 through January 1, 2026, to protest changes to generic-rebate rules. This is framed as a continuation of the sector’s mobilization over 2025.
easyJet France cabin crew: UNAC maintains New Year’s Day strike
PastThe cabin‑crew union UNAC maintains a strike notice for 1 January 2026 at easyJet France, aiming for “zero departures.” The majority union SNPNC‑FO lifted its own notice on 23 December, but UNAC’s action remains in force.
Paris school periscolaire staff: indefinite daily strike on TAP (3–31 Dec)
PastIntersyndicale of Paris school periscolaire staff calls an open-ended strike shutting the daily TAP slot (typically 15:00–16:00). Preavis is filed through 31 Dec 2025 and stated as renewable in 2026; closures and service disruptions are expected across many schools.
CNSMD Paris & Lyon teachers on reconductible strike from 5 Dec (1 month)
PastSAMUP and SGAC‑CGT filed a month-long reconductible strike notice for teachers at the Conservatoires nationaux supérieurs de musique et de danse (Paris and Lyon) starting 5 Dec, demanding workload and pay corrections.
Lille Métropole waste collection: Deverra unions file indefinite, reconductible strike
PastUnions at Deverra (the MEL’s household‑waste contractor) filed an indefinite, reconductible strike notice effective 22 December 2025. MEL and affected communes warn of disruptions and prioritised collections; media report refuse collectors have been on strike since 22 December.
Paris DEVE (parks/environment) strike notice on selected dates Dec 1–23
PastCGT EVSPC (Ville de Paris) filed a preavis for DEVE staff on multiple dates in December over pay, sick leave rules and grading; potential impacts to parks and cemetery services.
Louvre staff launch reconductible strike; museum closed/partially open from 15 Dec
PastUnions at the Louvre (CGT, CFDT, SUD) filed a rolling strike notice from 15 Dec over understaffing, degraded working conditions and security issues; museum was closed on 15 Dec and staff voted to extend, with partial reopening under reduced routing on 17–18 Dec.
CGT Services Publics files nationwide strike notices for Dec 16–18, 2025
PastThe Fédération CGT des Services publics deposited strike notices covering local/territorial public-service workers across France for December 16, 17 and 18, enabling work stoppages on those days.
National AESH strike on 16 December
PastEducation unions call a nationwide strike of Accompagnants d’élèves en situation de handicap (AESH) on 16 December, within a week of actions from 15–19 December centered on the CSA ministériel budget session.
Louvre Museum staff call reconductible strike from 15 December 2025
PastThree unions (SNMD‑CGT Culture, CFDT‑Culture, SUD‑Culture) filed a strike notice covering all Louvre staff starting the night before 15 December and for following days until demands on staffing, pay and safety are met; museum opening on 15 December depends on participation.
Paris CASVP: EHPAD François 1er strike Dec 4–5 (reconductible)
PastCGT, FO et UNSA du CASVP déposent un préavis couvrant tous les agents de l’EHPAD François 1er pour les 4–5 décembre (préavis reconductible), dénonçant des pratiques managériales et demandant des garanties sur les conditions de travail.
Yvelines departmental workers: one‑day strike Dec 4
PastCGT du Conseil départemental des Yvelines dépose un préavis de grève couvrant l’ensemble des agents pour le jeudi 4 décembre, dénonçant la baisse des effectifs et dégradations des conditions de travail; rassemblement annoncé à Poissy.
Sud‑East France: doctors and hospital practitioners strike Dec 3 over PLFSS 2026
PastCollectif médical du Sud‑Est calls a regional health strike on Dec 3, joined by FMF Sud and Jeunes Médecins, with preavis covering interns and hospital practitioners; multiple hospital CME bodies in Alpes‑Maritimes and Var announced participation (Nice, Antibes, Cannes, Grasse).
Paris City social‑work supervisors (CSE) call strike for Dec 3
PastIntersyndicale SUPAP‑FSU, CGT CASVP and UNSA CASVP calls City of Paris Conseillers Socio‑Éducatifs and acting supervisors to strike on Dec 3 over pay and recognition; preavis attached.
UES Veolia Eau strike notice for Nov 20–25 and Dec 2
PastUnion Nationale des Syndicats CGT de l’UES Veolia Eau filed a strike notice covering Nov 20, 21, 22, 24, 25 and a further day on Dec 2, 2025.
France: national day of strike on 2 December called by CGT–FSU–Solidaires
PastIntersyndical call for a nationwide strike and demonstrations on Tuesday 2 December 2025 against austerity and for wage increases; education unions confirm participation.
Paris sanitation and municipal transport workers strike call (multiple dates in November)
PastCGT FTDNEEA filed a strike notice covering Paris sanitation (DPE) and municipal transport (TAM-DILT) with stoppages possible on multiple dates in November; actions can range from 55 minutes to 24 hours.
City of Paris (DVD) – CMA Bonneuil: renewable strike notice in November
PastThe CGT Maintenance and Equipment Union (City of Paris) has filed a notice covering the CMA Bonneuil for several days between November 3 and 28, 2025; calls to stop work over working conditions and remuneration.
CGT Santé-Action sociale strike notices mid/late November
PastCGT Santé-Action sociale filed national strike notices covering healthcare and social care services for 14–20 Nov and 21–27 Nov. This enables stoppages across hospitals and care facilities; days on/after 17 Nov are active under the notices.
CGT Services publics federal strike notice (territorial) 20, 21, 22, 24, 25 Nov
PastThe CGT federation for territorial public services filed a national strike notice covering 20, 21, 22, 24 and 25 Nov, enabling stoppages across local authorities and related services.
Cournon-d’Auvergne EHPAD George Sand strike notice (CGT)
PastCGT territoriaux filed a strike notice covering all staff at EHPAD George Sand for 17–21 Nov, citing working conditions and pay.
Paris peri‑school (DASCO) animation staff strike actions (Nov 10–21, daily stoppages)
PastIntersyndicale of SUPAP‑FSU, CFDT and CGT called peri‑school animation staff in Paris to strike one hour per day (around 11:25–12:25) from Nov 10 to 21, with a wider strike notice filed through Dec 31. Closures of canteens and some schools reported.
French Guiana (Guyane) postal workers’ indefinite strike (since Nov 4)
PastPostal workers in French Guiana began an open‑ended strike Nov 4 over a reorganisation of sorting and delivery. Actions include blocking sites in Cayenne and Matoury; movement confirmed active through mid‑November.
Transdev Sud-Yvelines bus drivers strike
PastInter-union at Transdev Sud-Yvelines calls a strike on Monday 17 Nov over pay errors and safety/working conditions; strong participation expected and significant disruption across the south Yvelines bus network.
French Guiana: Indefinite strike by postal workers (Cayenne and neighboring sites)
PastSince November 4th, a coalition of unions, including the UTG-CGT, has been leading an indefinite strike against the reorganization of mail centers (Baduel, Mandela, financial center). The movement, still ongoing as of November 13th, is blocking sites and disrupting deliveries.
TER Marseille–Nice (Transdev) strike by Sud-Rail
PastSud-Rail called a strike on the Transdev-operated TER Marseille–Nice line; service adapted from Nov 6 until Nov 12 at 08:00.
Seine-Maritime territorial public services strike (one-day)
PastDepartment-level CGT coordination filed a one-day strike notice covering territorial public services (cities, departments, regions, public housing offices, water/thanatology companies) for November 6.
National health and social care strike
PastCGT Santé et Action Sociale called a nationwide strike across hospitals, elderly-care, and social-care services.
Lycées professionnels: national teachers’ strike
PastInter-union strike by vocational high-school staff against reforms to the terminale bac pro and the ‘parcours en Y’; actions and work stoppages called nationwide.
Air traffic control (SNCTA) strike
PastMajority air traffic controllers’ union SNCTA announced a 24‑hour strike spanning 18–19 September, expected to disrupt flights to, from and over France.
Air traffic controllers strike (SNCTA)
PastSNCTA filed a national strike notice for 18 September covering operational staff from the morning of 18 September to the end of the night shift on 19 September; major outlets report widespread flight impact.
Nationwide inter‑union strike and demonstrations
PastAll major union confederations (CFDT, CGT, FO, CFE‑CGC, CFTC, UNSA, FSU, Solidaires) called a nationwide day of strike and protests on 18 September.
Community pharmacists nationwide strike (officine closures)
PastPharmacy unions called for nationwide closure of pharmacies on 18 September, with intersyndicale instructions on strike declarations and mobilisations.
SUD-Rail nationwide rail strike
PastRail union SUD-Rail called for a nationwide rail strike on 10 September as part of broader opposition to austerity measures.
CGT Santé–Action sociale hospital strike (AP-HP and others)
PastHealth and social care unions, including CGT Santé, filed preavis for a strike on 10 September; AP‑HP unions also called staff to strike that day.
SNCF rail strike by SUD‑Rail
PastSUD‑Rail called rail workers to strike on 10 September as part of wider social mobilisations; national media also reported the union’s call.
Health sector strike (AP‑HP and national health) by CGT
PastCGT Santé Action Sociale filed a specific strike notice for 10 September; CGT‑AP‑HP also filed a strike notice for AP‑HP covering that day.
Frequently Asked Questions — France Strikes
There are no major rail or public transport strikes reported in France today. However, local disruptions can always occur. We suggest monitoring our live map for any sudden updates. For real-time service status, check the following official websites:
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