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A busy month of strikes across several key sectors is expected in France, which could lead to a ‘black month’ for residents.

While taxi drivers announced a planned strike on September 5 is postponed due to the government’s uncertain future, significant action is expected elsewhere. 

This includes a major nationwide protest on September 10, which is now being supported by unions including the CGT and Solidaires.

The ‘bloquons tous’ is not strictly a strike – and is expected to act more similarly to the gilets jaunes protests – but unions have said they will help support anyone looking to join the wider social movement by acting as a vessel for strike notices. 

Elsewhere, the ‘FO’ union has called for a ‘general strike’ from its members, supporting strike motions across any sector between September 1 and November 30.

Below, we review other main strikes for the upcoming month. 

Air traffic controllers - September 18-19

France’s largest air traffic control union the SNCTA has called for strike action on September 18 - 19. 

Airports across France are set to be affected, with precise details to be known closer to the date.

Fellow unions UNSA-ICNA and the USAC-CGT are yet to confirm if they will also strike on this date – July’s strikes fronted by these two unions did not include the SNCTA. 

The union is looking for a change in management operations from the French Civil Aviation Authority, as well as wage increases. 

At the same time, action from baggage handlers at Spanish airports may affect Ryanair flights between France and Spain until the end of the year.

Emergency pharmacists - September 18, 27 and pharmacists - ongoing

Long-running strike action in the pharmacy sector will continue with two strikes by emergency pharmacists.

A major strike on September 18 (a Thursday) will be followed by action on September 27 (a Saturday). 

The latter is set to start a pattern of weekly Saturday strikes.

Other pharmacies may join this action following a major protest in August that saw close to 90% of pharmacies shut on August 16.

A strike motion backed by major pharmacy unions and federations is still covering the sector, and has no defined end-date.

Teachers and school staff - ongoing 

A strike in the education sector that began on August 18 is set to continue until October, possibly increasing in intensity as the school term begins on Monday September 1. 

School closures are possible as well as potential disruptions to lessons and behind the scenes administration at all levels of establishments from primary schools (écoles) up to universities. 

Civil servants - September 1-30 

A month of action by civil servants has been called by the FO and FSU unions in opposition to the 2026 budget, notably over job cuts and austerity measures, a lack of pay rises for public sector workers and cuts to public services. 

The wide-ranging motion applies to civil servants and public sector workers across many sectors, including local administration, state bureaucratic agencies, as well as hospitals and (once again) school staff.

Disruption is expected in all of these sectors throughout the month. 

RadioFrance - ongoing 

Starting on August 25, strike action at France’s public service radio broadcaster will continue. 

Called over plans to amalgamate several public service media networks under one umbrella, the strike has led to certain radio stations – particularly France Inter and France Culture – being unable to air scheduled programmes. 

There is currently no end date to the strike.