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
Several strikes are due to take place in September
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Paris transport workers - until September 9
Workers at the RATP, which manages the Paris public transport services, are on a renewable strike notice until September 9, demanding bonuses for work during the Olympic and Paralympic Games.
Union-affiliated workers can choose to strike (or not) on any day during this period.
So far there has been no major disruption but travellers are advised to check in advance if using the service.
Teachers – September 10
Unions are calling for a walkout of teachers at nurseries (maternelles) and primary schools (écoles élémentaire) to protest against a new system of standardised assessments for younger students as well as the large class sizes.
Teachers at collèges and lycées are not expected to join the action.
Parents will be informed by Monday September 9 how their school is affected. Note that since school is mandatory, the marie must provide a solution if there are no teachers available for a class.
Read more: French teaching unions call for September school strikes
EasyJet workers - September 16 onwards
Airline workers union UNAC has announced an 'unlimited' strike from September 16 onwards, after EasyJet announced the closure of its base at Toulouse airport.
Domestic and international routes are likely to be impacted, and the union has called on all EasyJet workers to participate.
Read more: ‘Unlimited’ EasyJet strike notice announced over plan to close French base
Medical laboratory workers – September 20 to 23
Several unions representing laboratory workers have announced their intention to strike over a reduction in government funding for the sector.
If the strike goes ahead it is likely that medical laboratories (laboratoires d'analyses médicales) will close or operate at reduced capacity from September 20 to 23.
Read more: French medical laboratories issue strike notice for September
Private security workers – until September 22
Private security staff are striking every Sunday up to and including September 22.
These workers are often hired on a short-term basis to cover events either in public or private, or for security in places such as shopping centres.
The CFDT union is demanding employees receive an extra 25% for working night shifts, and 50% for working on Sundays.
In addition it says employers are failing to pay the correct amount based on previously agreed terms.
CGT workers - September/October
France's second-largest union the CGT has announced a major 'mobilisation' for the end of September/beginning of October.
Exact details are still unknown, but it is likely to see workers from multiple sectors walk out, as well as public demonstrations.
Read more: Main French trade union announces mobilisation for September and October
Future strikes planned
The CGT has called on workers across all sectors to walk out on Tuesday October 1, and may be joined by France's other major unions.
The strike is being called over both the appointment of new prime minister Michel Barnier, as well as austerity measures expected to be included in the upcoming 2025 Finances bill.
Full details of disruption will be made available closer to the date, and it is likely public services across France will see disruption on this day.
Read more: French workers called to join mass strike on October 1
