French dockers, represented by the CGT union, have been striking since January in response to controversial pension reforms. Following a significant blockade that disrupted cross-Channel ferry services on February 27th, the CGT has announced plans to escalate their actions in March. The strikes stem from proposed changes to retirement conditions that would affect dockers' ability to retire earlier due to the physically demanding nature of their work. Prime Minister François Bayrou initiated talks between unions and businesses, but these have faced challenges, including a walkout by the FO union and calls for nationwide demonstrations by CGT.
The strikes and blockades are over changes to the retirement conditions for dockers, who can typically retire earlier due to the physically strenuous nature of their work.
French Prime Minister François Bayrou has initiated talks between unions and businesses regarding the contentious pension reforms that have spurred ongoing protests and strikes since January.
The CGT union plans to intensify strikes in March, having already disrupted ferry traffic significantly during a one-day blockade on February 27th.
Following the passage of pension reforms by Emmanuel Macron's government, the FO union has walked out of negotiations, and CGT has called for nationwide demonstrations.
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