TGVs, local trains: What is expected impact of French rail strikes this week? Fears of a ‘black week’ on the network have been widely dismissed - although regional lines will see cancellations
What to expect from this week’s train strike in France The May 8 bank holiday and weekend is a busy time for travel in France
Strikes in France in May 2025 and how you may be impacted A rail strike is set to cause chaos as unions plan a coordinated walkout
news Why it may be hard to get a doctor’s appointment this week in France Major strike action is planned in protest over new healthcare bill
Flights to and from France not expected to be affected by Gatwick Easter strike Travellers are still advised to check their flight details this weekend
Second union backs May train strikes in France Travel on long weekend around May 8 holiday at risk over combined action
Call for French train strike in May, just before many take long weekend One of the main unions representing drivers is urging widespread action
Six-week strike notice raised by major French rail union Planned walkout covers Easter and May bank holidays
Strikes at French ports to continue during March: List of dates Ferry services may be affected if action stepped up
Teachers in Paris strike over planned school closures Sector threatens further action with job cuts and class closures on the horizon
Lidl workers in France begin unlimited strike over Sunday opening plans Multiple unions back the strike and say working conditions for staff are deteriorating
Why the French environmental police are on strike Many have withdrawn from duties relating to controls on farms
French port workers start two-day strike: what impact on travellers? Unions claim government is withholding information on asbestos study
Farmers’ union threatens disruption to Paris and surroundings this weekend Union is requesting a meeting with the new prime minister over improved conditions, and warns further disruption may be on its way
Schools, hospitals, mairies: what to expect from Thursday's public servant protests in France Public servants may strike again in December over changes to sick pay
Signal workers’ strike disrupts trains in southern Brittany Services between Rennes and Quimper are the most impacted
Impact on appointments: French hospital staff are on strike today Four major unions call for strike in response to 2025 budget
Lyon police file strike motion after pay rises not given to all officers Recruitment issues are also affecting the city’s forces
Five things to know about... strikes in France The lowdown on industrial disputes – tradition and terminology
French teacher unions threaten strike action over new budget Thousands of jobs are set to be axed in sector
Firefighter strike: call for more protests after Lyon ring road and station blocked Hundreds of firefighters walked along road and on platforms, bringing city to halt for a symbolic 15 minutes
Travellers left stranded as surprise strike closes ports and airports in Corsica Flights and ferry services were brought to a halt - disruptions are continuing
October 1 strikes in France… latest on trains and schools Protest coincides with a major policy address by the prime minister
Strikes in France in October 2024 and how you may be impacted A major day of action is planned on October 1
SNCF expects ‘slight’ disruptions due to protests on October 1 Some local and national routes will be impacted but service should be ‘almost as normal’
Rail unions join October 1 French protest: who else is striking? Widespread disruption on routes expected as unions continue to push for large-scale mobilisation
Train strikes expected in Paris this Tuesday Unions call for action claiming an off-duty driver was ‘attacked’ by security forces
Reminder: French medical analysis laboratories are on strike Unions claim funding cuts will weaken services
‘Unlimited’ easyJet strike notice announced over plan to close French base Union says ‘large-scale joint action’ will be confirmed in coming days
Strikes in France in September 2024 and how you may be impacted A major union is planning a national strike this month and primary school teachers and medical laboratory workers already also announced plans for action
French medical laboratories issue strike notice for September Unions say budget cuts of almost 10% may force closures, but state health authorities argue budget was already agreed
French teaching unions call for September school strikes Unions say new assessments are too stressful and are angry over large class sizes
Main French trade union announces mobilisation for September and October Many sectors including transport and healthcare could be affected
Over 230 French flights impacted by easyJet strike in Portugal this weekend The three-day strike lasts from August 15 to August 17, including the public holiday when many people are likely to be travelling
Why was there a SNCF strike on Nice-Breil-Tende line this week and are more expected? A cut-back on the route’s services has angered not only rail staff but also passengers
Lyon firefighters strike over Olympic holiday restrictions Two-week limit on summer holidays and small bonus are behind decision, says union
Paris airport workers file strike motion for Olympics opening ceremony Union does not agree with recent agreement with airport management and wants a bonus increase
Paris Olympic dancers file strike motion for opening ceremony A second strike date for the Paralympic opening ceremony has also been announced
Paris airport staff call off strike after last-minute agreement Action would have seen delays to passengers in two major airports. Deal means workers are unlikely to strike during Olympic period
French hospital staff announce a second strike in July Workers at public hospitals - and some private ones - are affected. Patients are advised to check if their appointments are impacted
French motorway staff to strike this weekend: list of roads affected Unions want more workers hired on permanent contracts. The action coincides with a ‘red’ traffic day as summer holidays begin
Strike by public transport workers in Lille may delay Olympic torch Workers are protesting over the level of bonuses to be paid for working during the Games
French postal workers strike over increased election workload They are demanding a bonus due to the increased workload of distributing manifestoes for the parliamentary election
Patients face cancellations as French hospital staff set to strike Union is calling for emergency units under threat to be maintained, more hospital beds, and pay rises
Tractor protests return in north of France amid farmer warnings ‘We want to show the next government that we are still there and they need to watch out’ says farming union
French private health workers prepare for unlimited strike in pay row Up to 260,000 workers including carers and nurses could join action from June 18. Union claims government and federations have backtracked on promised salary rises
French healthcare workers on strike over hospital bed closures Patients urged to check if appointments have been cancelled
French air traffic controllers' strike called off due to election ‘We do not want to mix our politics with national politics’, says union representative
Ferry cancellations as strikes hits Calais and Cherbourg ports Workers’ ongoing protest against pension reforms affects several French ports. Irish Ferries and Brittany Ferries are affected
Paris air traffic controllers post strike notice for next week A similar strike last month saw 70% of flights from Paris Orly impacted
Postal strikes loom for several areas of France Delivering millions of political manifestos is a serious burden, workers say
Local police to join strike action during Paris Olympics The municipal police are set to go on a nationwide strike for a month from mid-July to mid-August
Hunters threaten ‘to strike’ and stop boar hunts in south-west France They claim a reinstated ban on the use of nets and cages to catch birds is an attack on rural traditions
French farmers plan new motorway blockage protest for June 3 They are calling for road blocks across the Pyrenees
French air traffic controllers post new week-long strike notice Flights over French airspace could be affected
Strikes in France: protests to close many pharmacies this week Medicine shortages, online sales and a perceived lack of government support has lead to a day of action
French air traffic controller strikes: 70% of Orly flights cancelled Other protest action lasting until May 30 may also affect air travel
Why TV and radio stations are on strike in France Prospective merger of public broadcasters faces fierce backlash
Rail, school, airport strikes in Paris May 21: how bad is disruption? Regional trains are particularly hard hit
Strike action to hit Paris airports and trains on May 21 Transport unions in capital demand better Olympic bonuses
Firefighters’ strike over work rules is 'unprecedented’ in France Nine unions unite over protest action for first time
The French strikes that could threaten the Paris Olympics 2024 Several groups are threatening to strike over what they see as a lack of bonus pay over the busy period
Strikes in France: Binmen begin protest over Paris Olympics pay Unions are calling for bonuses for all staff and have posted strike notices for action throughout the whole period of the Olympics and Paralympics
Strikes in France: Why teachers are protesting May 14 Unions claim a rising number of parents also oppose plans to group pupils by ability for some subjects
Can we expect more French farmer blockades as new law debated? Farmers have said they are ‘yet to be convinced’ by proposals in the bill going before MPs
UPDATED: Strikes in France: May 2024 dates and how you could be impacted Action set to affect many sectors including trains and rubbish collection
Mass flight disruption at French airports today April 25 Around 3,000 flights are set to be affected despite strike action being called off. A three-day strike notice for May remains in place
