France Faces More Port Strikes to Protest Lack of Action on Pension Reforms

The long-running dispute between the French government and the powerful trade unions over proposed pension reforms is again prompting threats of port strikes across the country. The government has been pushing for pension reforms and changes to France’s work rules since 2023.

The CGT Federation of Ports and Docks filed notice this week that it plans to renew its strikes and work slowdowns to demonstrate its frustration at the lack of movement by the government. According to the union, talks took place between Jan…