28 Nov 2024 | 10:03 AM UTC
France: Unionized teachers to strike and protest nationwide Dec. 5
Unionized teaching staff plan to stage nationwide strikes protests across France Dec. 5. Increased security, localized disruptions likely.
Education unions plan a nationwide strike on Dec. 5 and will likely stage protests in major cities. Members of multiple teachers' unions, including the FSU, UNSA Education, CFDT EFRP, CGT Educ'action, SNALC, and SUD Education, are likely to take part. The purpose of the action is to denounce planned government reforms in the education sector. Participation numbers remain unclear, however the strike is likely to prompt employee absenteeism in the event that parents cannot source alternative childcare. It is not immediately clear where demonstrations will occur; these are most likely at government buildings and educational establishments across France.
Authorities will likely deploy increased security to monitor the protests. Transport disruptions are likely near demonstration sites. Potential employee absenteeism may prompt business disruptions.
Plan accordingly for increased absenteeism among employees who are parents or guardians of school-aged children on Dec. 5. As a standard precaution, avoid all protests. Allow additional time if traveling near protest sites. Strictly heed all instructions from authorities.
