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French Railway Unions Announce Unlimited Strike

French railway unions announce an unlimited strike starting December 11th, 2024, protesting the restructuring of Fret SNCF and broader privatization concerns.

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Julien Troccaz

What is the planned restructuring of Fret SNCF?: The unions oppose the planned dismantling of Fret SNCF, the leading freight railway company in France, which will be split into two separate companies on January 1st, 2025.
What are the unions' main concerns about the restructuring?: The unions are concerned about the impact of the restructuring on employee rights and working conditions, and they are calling for a moratorium to allow for further negotiations.
What is the history of strikes at SNCF related to holiday periods?: This strike follows previous strikes in 2022 and 2024, impacting holiday travel plans and causing significant service disruptions.
What is the reason for the planned strike by French railway unions?: French railway unions CGT-Cheminots, Unsa-Ferroviaire, Sud-Rail, and CFDT-Cheminots have announced an unlimited strike starting December 11th, 2024, due to disagreements with the SNCF management regarding the restructuring of Fret SNCF.
What is the unions' broader criticism regarding the French railway network?: The unions are also critical of the broader privatization and fragmentation of the French railway network, which they say is harming workers and undermining public service.

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