France: Energy sector workers plan to strike nationwide June 20

Unionized energy sector workers, led by the CGT Energy union, plan to hold a nationwide strike in France on June 20. The industrial action aims to demand increased salaries and improved working conditions. It remains unclear how many workers will participate. The action will likely decrease energy production nationwide on June 20. Striking workers could stage pickets near major energy production sites and regional or national government buildings.

Voluntary and unplanned power cuts are possible across France on June 20. Transport disruptions are possible in areas with malfunctioning traffic signals. Disruptions to business and telecommunications, including cellular and mobile services, may occur. Power outages could result in the temporary unavailability of essential services, such as ATMs and gas stations. Blackouts could adversely affect security protocols, including alarm systems and electronic fences; opportunistic criminal activity could increase during electricity outages. Authorities could deploy increased security to monitor striking workers' gathering sites.