The strike on September 10, 2025 is shaping up to be a complicated one in several sectors in the capital and the Paris region, particularly in the retail sector, which is traditionally less involved in large-scale social movements. Against a backdrop of political tensions surrounding the François Bayrou government's vote of confidence, the CGT Commerce et Services Federation has called for "amplification of these mobilizations and multiplication of actions on September 10: strikes, walkouts lasting a few hours, participation in rallies and local mobilizations".
This protean social movement, supported by the CGT and born on social networks, aims to demonstrate its disagreement with the policies put in place by the government led by François Bayrou. The union is highlighting "a tense social context: persistent inflation, purchasing power at half-mast, working conditions deemed to have deteriorated in the retail sector". The mobilization will be accompanied by a rally in front of the Ministry of Labor at 9:30 this morning.
The retail sector will be in the front line, with the CGT calling on Carrefour employees to take part in the day of action, which could lead to disruptions in some hypermarkets and supermarkets. The But furniture and electrical goods chain is also targeted by the strike call, with the risk of delays or blockages in deliveries.
In the ready-to-wear sector, Kiabi and Primark are among the retailers targeted by this mobilization. Picket lines, warehouse blockades and local demonstrations could take place in front of some of these chains' outlets throughout the Paris region.
The catering industry is also in the firing line, with Flunch among the companies cited by the CGT. Some of the popular chain's restaurants could face temporary closures. Catering giants Elior and Sodexo are also affected by the strike call, which could have an impact on company restaurants and school canteens.
Sysco, specialized in food distribution for professionals, is also among the targets of the mobilization, which could affect the supply of many catering establishments in the Paris region.
While the strike call does not guarantee massive store closures, disruptions are expected. Authorities are expecting a variety of actions across the country, including blockades of supermarket logistics centers, "free toll" operations and calls to leave supermarkets without paying.
For shoppers in Paris and its suburbs, we recommend checking that stores are still open before visiting them this Wednesday. Depending on the scale of employee mobilization, reception in some stores could be disrupted. The September 10 strike is only the first step, since other inter-union mobilizations are already scheduled for September 18, a sign that the protest could last beyond this date.
The move comes against a tense political backdrop, with yesterday's vote of confidence in François Bayrou's government in the French National Assembly, the outcome of which will determine the country's political stability in the weeks ahead.
Practical information: Consumers can find out whether stores are open for business directly from the retailers concerned, or on their websites. Most shopping centers in the Paris region are expected to remain open, even partially, depending on local mobilization levels.
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Nearly 90% of pharmacies are closing their doors this Thursday, September 18, in the Île-de-France region. Pharmacists are mobilizing against the reduction in trade discounts on generic drugs, decided by the government in early August 2025. [Read more]
A massive interprofessional mobilization is taking place in Paris and the Ile-de-France region this Thursday, September 18, 2025. Eight trade unions are organizing demonstrations and rallies, while the "Bloquons tout" movement is preparing road blockades, promising a day of major disruption in the capital and Ile-de-France region. [Read more]
The Paris ring road and the main freeways in the Île-de-France region are likely to be disrupted this Thursday, September 18, 2025. Unions and the "Bloquons tout" movement are planning blockades alongside the inter-professional mobilization. We take stock. [Read more]
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The "Bloquons tout" movement is mobilizing to continue its actions during the interprofessional strike in Paris on September 18, 2025. This new day of mobilization against budgetary austerity follows on from the September 10 demonstrations, which brought together 200,000 people across France. [Read more]
The SNCTA has decided to suspend the strike call scheduled for September 18 at airports. The notice has nevertheless been postponed to October 7, 8 and 9, 2025. Other unions are maintaining their mobilization for this national strike day. We take stock. [Read more]
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On September 18, 2025, many pharmacies are planning to close due to a massive strike. This time, however, it's likely to last a long time, as they also plan to close every Saturday from September 27. [Read more]
Punch operations, blockades and sabotage threaten train stations, airports and the Paris ring road this Tuesday, September 10, 2024. 80,000 police officers and gendarmes have been mobilized in response to the "Block everything" movement. [Read more]
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Block everything! General strike, disruptions to Parisian transport, schools closed... September 10, 2025 is shaping up to be a black day in the Paris region, with a nationwide protest movement against the Bayrou government's measures. [Read more]
Rallies calling for François Bayrou's departure are taking place this Monday, September 8, 2025, in front of town halls across France. These demonstrations coincide with the vote of confidence in the National Assembly, which could bring down the government. [Read more]
An unprecedented mobilization awaits us in the public hospitals of the Paris region. Four unions of the Assistance publique - Hôpitaux de Paris (AP-HP), CGT, FO, CFTC and UNSA, are calling for mobilization this autumn against the savings plan announced by François Bayrou. The strike, scheduled for September 10, 2025, is aimed at protesting the 43.8 billion euros of savings in the 2026 budget, including 5.5 billion euros of savings planned for public hospitals. [Read more]
The September 10, 2025 mobilization is having a massive impact on education in the Île-de-France region. Several unions are calling for strikes in schools, colleges and lycées to denounce the Bayrou government's austerity policy. [Read more]
Electricity and gas workers are launching a renewable strike this Tuesday, September 2, called by the CGT. The union is protesting the pension reform and the increase in VAT on energy to 20% in August. More than 220 pickets have been organized across France. [Read more]
The cab demonstration scheduled for September 5, 2025 in Paris and the Île-de-France region against the new pricing system for medical transport has officially been postponed. The interfédérale took this decision on Wednesday August 27, pending the vote of confidence in Parliament scheduled for September 8. [Read more]
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