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French unions call public sector strike over proposed pay freeze
The call spans transport, education, health and police workers, days before the government is due to unveil its draft 2027 budget.
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Trade unions in France have called on public sector workers to stop work and protest against the government’s plan to freeze the public sector pay index.
The call includes workers in transport, education, health and police services, according to France 24 International.
The proposed freeze comes ahead of the government’s planned unveiling of its draft 2027 budget, which is due in the days following the union call.
The source did not specify the action’s date, expected participation or any likely service disruptions. The call to strike does not confirm that workers will take part or that services will be affected.
