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 the motion of censure against the Barnier government adopted by the National Assembly last night, 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? 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 reach Place d'Italie, in the 13th arrondissement, and should take Boulevard de Bercy, Pont de Bercy and Boulevard Vincent Auriol.
December 5, 2024 strike: schools, canteens, monuments, hospitals, flights... closures and disruptions
December 5, 2024 was marked by a nationwide strike, strongly followed by the public sector. It affected schools, hospitals, public services and airlines. Despite the overthrow of the Barnier government, the strike bears witness to growing discontent with the budget cuts envisaged. We take a look at the disruptions expected in the Paris region, ranging from cancelled airport flights to closed sites and monuments. [Read more]
