Union condemns sackings and disciplining of strikers

France

The FNME-CGT energy sector federation has attached the EDF and GDF-Suez companies for the intimidation and disciplining of union activists who took part in strikes and demonstrations to defend pay, employment and working conditions earlier this year. Over 200 union members have been targeted by the companies with four from the Toulouse region sacked for their involvement in the action. The union has also criticized the intervention of government ministers who have endorsed the companies’ actions against the union activists.
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