Schools, hospitals, administrative services, the energy sector... many services are likely to be disrupted this Thursday, December 5, 2024, following a call for strike action by several civil service trade unions. Virtually all the trade unions- CGT, CFDT, Unsa, FSU, Solidaires, CFE-CGC and FA-FP - are calling for a day of action, rallies, demonstrations and strikes across the country. The aim? To denounce the Finance Bill for 2025. And despite political uncertainty and the likelihood of the Barnier government being censured, the civil service unions are maintaining their call for strike action.
So, what can we expect this Thursday? According to FSU-SNUipp, the strike is likely to be particularly strong in the education sector. According to the union, 65% of teachers plan to take part in this mobilization. Many schools are expected to be closed on December 5, particularly in Paris and elsewhere in the Île-de-France region. According to France 3 Régions, 230 schools will be closed in Paris, and 75% of teachers in the capital will be on strike.
In addition to this major public service strike day, a number of rallies and demonstrations are also being planned across France. So, what route is planned for Paris this Thursday, December 5? For the moment, the detailed route has not been announced, but the procession will set off at around 2pm from Bercy(Esplanade Johnny Hallyday in the 12th arrondissement), near the Ministry of the Economy and Finance. It will then move on to Place d'Italie, in the 13th arrondissement.
December 5, 2024 strike: schools, canteens, hospitals, public services... expected disruptions
This Thursday, December 5, 2024, a nationwide strike is mobilizing the entire civil service to denounce reforms deemed punitive. Backed by a near-unanimous chorus of trade unions, the day's action targets the extension of the waiting period to three days, cuts in sick pay and job cuts scheduled for 2025. The education, municipal and health sectors are among those most affected. [Read more]
