A strike called by the inter-union has affected the daily Ouest-France, and this strike is expected to prevent the printing of the newspaper dated Friday due to the failure of obligatory annual negotiations (NAO). The unions dispute the management’s figures and argue that the group is investing in a television channel rather than increasing salaries. There is a lack of consensus between the unions and management on salary increases and other issues related to negotiations.
On June 20, Ouest-France had a circulation of 492,500 copies, making it the leading French paid daily newspaper. The strike and negotiations between the unions and management continue, with both parties hoping to reach a resolution soon. The situation is ongoing, and the digital version of the newspaper is expected to be published in the meantime.
The daily newspaper, along with other newspapers belonging to the Ouest-France group, is printed at two sites and is likely to be affected by the strike. The unions are now considering further strike actions if they do not receive feedback from management. The negotiations began after a meeting on Tuesday where management rejected requests for an increase in salaries.
The union leaders stated that they will continue their fight until they receive a satisfactory response from management regarding their demands for better wages and working conditions. They also accused management of prioritizing profits over employees’ well-being.
The inter-union has been calling for strikes across France in recent months as part of its campaign against job cuts and low pay. Ouest-France’s printing sites have been hit hard by these strikes, causing delays in production and distribution of newspapers.
As tensions rise between labor unions and management in France, it remains uncertain when we can expect an end to this wave of strikes
