Major Strike and Protest on 5 December Across France

A major transportation strike is expected on 5 December as more and more unions across the country call for walkouts to protest pension reform. The present information is as follows. The SNCF and RATP rail worker unions plan to go on strike on 5 December, stopping work at 22:00 on 4 December. Although the call is for a one-day strike, others are calling to extend the walk-outs throughout December. The CGT, FO, FSU, and Solidaires unions have called for an indefinite strike. The Gilet Jaunes (Yellow Vests) movement will plan protest action. Air France ground crew union, Force Ouvriere, has called on members to join the walkouts. Some bus drivers and hauliers’ unions will walk out, and other groups and unions will likely join in the time leading up to 5 December.

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Some are predicting that the country will be ‘paralysed until Christmas’ due to industrial action. All transportation, road, rail, air, maritime and inland waterway, is expected to be affected. In the Paris area, the RATP strike includes metro, tram, bus, RER, and transport to the airport. The SNCF operates national rail service and includes TGV, international rail, TER, Intercities, Transilien, and trains to Charles de Gaulle airport to Paris. At this time, it is unknown whether the strike will be one day or an indefinite strike. The extent of disruption may not be known until early December when there is more information about how many workers will actually go on strike and if minimum services will operate. All transportation services in Paris will definitely be affected. There could be road blockages. Flights could be delayed or cancelled.