SFR employees call for strike amid €20.35 billion sale

Employees of Altice France, the parent company of telecom operator SFR, have been called to strike this Thursday afternoon to defend their jobs following a €20.35 billion sale agreement. The strike action is organized by a coalition of unions including Unsa, CFDT, and CFTC.

The sale involves a consortium of three buyers: Bouygues Telecom, Iliad (Free), and Orange. While negotiations are ongoing, unions have expressed dissatisfaction with the proposed measures. Current plans suggest approximately 2,500 employees will be transferred to the buyers—with 2,300 expected to move to Bouygues Telecom—along with staff from 120 retail stores.

Union representatives have described the strike as a “warning shot” to both Altice France and the purchasing consortium. They are currently contesting the sufficiency of the job protection offers and are demanding more robust proposals for employees not covered by the initial transfer plans.