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Labor disputes over SFR acquisition in France

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2026-09-21 12:02 UTC → 2026-09-24 06:02 UTC · added removed

Labor unions at Altice France have initiated legal proceedings to demand transparency regarding the €20.35 billion sale of SFR to Bouygues Telecom, Orange, and Free. Initially, unions such as the CFDT, CFTC, and Unsa targeted Altice France management, seeking access to documents to assess the impact on approximately 8,000 employees. These representatives expressed concerns over job security and called for a strike on On September 24 to pressure management during negotiations. Following these actions, 18, 2026, social and works councils from SFR, SFR Distribution, and Coriolis expanded their these legal efforts by filing a lawsuit against the consortium of buyers on September 18, 2026. This new litigation seeks buyers. Represented by lawyer Roger Koskas, the unions are seeking access to acquisition agreements, synergy modeling, and financial estimates for social commitments. The unions are specifically concerned that approximately 5,000 employees may not be retained. Represented by lawyer Roger Koskas, the unions They have requested an accelerated procedure and a penalty of 10,000 euros per day for any withheld documentation. documentation, citing concerns that approximately 5,000 employees may not be retained. On September 24, 2026, a coalition of unions including Unsa, CFDT, and CFTC called for a strike to defend jobs. Union representatives described the strike as a “warning shot” to both Altice France and the purchasing consortium. While 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, unions are contesting the sufficiency of these job protection offers and demanding more robust proposals for those not covered by the initial transfer plans.

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