Unions
October 2 strike draws thousands of protesters across France
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A nationwide strike disrupted parts of France on October 2, 2025, with protests against reforms. The Interior Ministry reports 195,000 participants, while the CGT counts nearly 600,000. Disruptions affected transport and schools.
Union criticizes bulletproof vests in ambulances as false security
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Concerns about violence against ambulance staff have risen in major cities, but the Vårdförbundet union rejects bulletproof vests as a solution. The union calls them a false sense of security and demands an end to single-person shifts along with better police support. A recent attack in Hälsingland has heightened fears among workers.
Pension reform divides government and unions
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Despite Emmanuel Macron's denials of a suspension, the CFDT's general secretary insists the 2023 pension reform is indeed suspended. Prime Minister Sébastien Lecornu plans to include it in the social security budget via a rectifying letter. A conference on work and pensions will open in late November to discuss alternative systems.
No revaluation of complementary pensions in November due to lack of agreement
Complementary pensions for former private sector employees will not be revalued on November 1 due to a lack of agreement between unions and employers. Agirc-Arrco announced this decision on Friday, October 17, after tense negotiations influenced by the suspension of pension reform. This lack of increase deprives retirees of an expected raise amid inflation and economic uncertainties.
Federal judge indefinitely blocks Trump administration layoffs during shutdown
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A federal judge in San Francisco has indefinitely barred the Trump administration from carrying out mass reductions-in-force during the ongoing government shutdown, extending an earlier pause and affecting thousands of layoff notices issued since October 1.
Claude Levy acquitted on appeal for fraud in hotel industry
Paris appeal court has acquitted Claude Levy, a CGT unionist in the hotel-restaurant sector, in a fraud case. Initially sentenced to 18 months suspended prison and 50,000 euros fine, he was cleared on September 29, 2025. The ruling overturns charges of misappropriating union funds.
Yolanda Díaz tasks unions with designing unfair dismissal reform
Spain's Labor Ministry has tasked unions with preparing a proposal in three weeks to reform unfair dismissal, despite the Supreme Court's rejection. The move aims to comply with the European Social Charter, which deems the current 33 days per year compensation inadequate. Unions UGT and CCOO are leading the effort, driven by rulings from the European Committee of Social Rights.
French Workers Strike Against Proposed Budget Cuts
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Thousands of workers across France took to the streets in a nationwide strike, protesting the government's plans for deep budget cuts aimed at reducing the national deficit. The action, led by major trade unions, disrupted public services and highlighted growing tensions over economic austerity measures. As the strikes unfolded, officials warned of potential economic fallout while unions vowed to escalate their efforts if demands are not met.