Planned rail strikes commemorating the VE Day holiday weekend have been extended due to stalled negotiations between unions and the French rail operator SNCF. Initially set for May 7, strikes will commence on May 5, targeting the peak travel period. This includes a 48-hour strike from May 6 for mechanics and technicians, and a month-long weekend strike by Sud-Rail from May 8 to May 10. Disputes center on pay and working conditions, with concerns over last-minute schedule changes. The degree of service disruption remains uncertain as negotiators continue their talks.
The ongoing negotiations between unions and the French rail operator SNCF remain deadlocked, leading to an extended rail strike starting May 5, 2024, targeting the peak travel weekend.
The strikes are primarily driven by grievances over pay and working conditions, including unsettled schedules and last-minute rota changes impacting train conductors.
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