Planes, trains and museums: French strikes announced for summer 2025
Briefly

Summer 2025 in France is likely to witness significant industrial actions, particularly in tourism-related sectors such as air travel and railways. Notably, air traffic controllers plan strikes at the start of the French school holidays, urging improved staffing and operations. Additionally, the Sud Rail union has announced an open-ended strike while emphasizing weekend actions. Vinci employees are also set to strike over working conditions on the motorways. Furthermore, Paris museum staff protested for better pay and contract conditions, reflecting widespread discontent across multiple industries during the peak tourist season.
Air traffic controllers have issued a two-day strike notice for July 3rd and 4th, coinciding with the commencement of French school holidays.
The Sud Rail union has filed an open-ended strike notice until September 1st, though specific dates for strikes will be communicated later.
Paris museum staff, who have not seen a pay increase in 17 years, held a one-day strike highlighting their temporary contract status.
Vinci employees on the French motorway network filed strike notices over summer concerning working conditions and layoffs among maintenance staff.
Read at The Local France
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