02 Dec 2024 | 11:06 AM UTC
France: Unionized rail workers to strike nationwide from Dec. 11
Unionized rail workers to strike and likely protest across France from Dec. 11. Increased security, rail travel disruptions likely.
Unionized rail workers plan to strike nationwide from Dec. 11. Members of the CGT, UNSA, Sud-Rail, and CFDT Cheminots labor unions will denounce reforms to the national rail operator SNCF's freight business. The industrial action is scheduled to start at 19:00 Dec. 11, and labor unions state that the action will be "unlimited"; it is not known how long the strike will last.
Unless averted, the strike will likely result in significant rail transport disruptions nationwide. Striking workers will likely protest at rail network hubs and government buildings across France. Authorities will likely deploy increased security to monitor the protests and to mitigate any associated transport disruptions.
Check all rail bookings across France from Dec. 11. Allow additional time for travel and seek alternative means of transport as necessary. As a standard precaution, avoid all protests. Allow additional time if traveling near protest sites. Strictly heed all instructions from authorities.
