02 Dec 2024 | 11:12 AM UTC
France: Labor unions plan strikes and protests nationwide Dec. 12
Labor unions plan strikes and protests across France Dec. 12. Increased security, business and travel disruptions likely.
Members of France's largest labor union plan to strike and protest nationwide on Dec. 12. Leaders of the CGT union will denounce planned job cuts in multiple sectors. It is not immediately clear how many of the CGT's 600,000 members will heed the call to strike; however, business disruptions are likely nationwide. Striking workers are likely to stage protest marches in urban centers nationwide. Additional labor unions may follow the CGT in calling for industrial action.
Authorities will likely deploy increased security to monitor labor union protests. Heightened security and road closures will likely prompt transport disruptions near demonstration sites.
Plan for significant travel and business disruptions across France Dec. 12. As a standard precaution, avoid all protests. Allow additional time if traveling near protest sites. Strictly heed all instructions from authorities.
