France/Éducation : Front syndical uni et grève nationale le 31 mars
Tensions are rising in schools. A powerful coalition of unions (FSU, Unsa, CFDT, CGT, and SUD) is calling for a national strike on March 31, 2026. This action is part of a week of protests planned from March 30 to April 3 against the government's budget policies.
The organizations denounce a double impasse for the sector:
The feared consequences on the ground are concrete: overcrowded classrooms in middle and high schools, reduced educational options, and overwhelmed student support services. For primary schools, unions fear "thousands" of class closures following the upcoming school district maps.
The government and the unions are diametrically opposed on the interpretation of the figures:
| Perspective | Main argument |
| Government | Justifies the cuts by a "precipitous demographic fall" (106,900 fewer students in 2025). |
| Trade unions | They advocate using this decrease in staff as an opportunity to reduce the number of students per class. |
After localized gatherings in Paris, Bordeaux and the Île-de-France region since mid-February, the unions are now demanding:
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