French public sector wage strike

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1. 5 NovBackground

   French public-sector workers strike over pay and frozen index point

   On 5 November 2026, French public-sector workers struck over pay and the frozen index point, with turnout highest among state civil servants.

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   9 Nov

   France's public-sector unions call a new strike for 17 November over pay

   Six unions want civil servants to walk out on 17 November, demanding higher pay and an end to a fourth year of frozen salaries. Two big unions haven't signed on.