It is not always easy to organize in times of strike, whether in transport or public services. A veritable guide to social movements in France, the CestLaGreve.fr site lists all the information to simplify the lives of users.
In recent weeks, France has been plagued by major strikes, most of them linked to social movements against the pension reform project presented by the Government. Mobilizations that disrupt the travel and organization of millions of users, particularly in Île-de-France. And it’s not about to stop! In addition to the strike of liberal doctors on February 14, other interprofessional movements are announced for February 16 and March 7, with repercussions in many sectors – SNCF, RATP, civil aviation, maritime transport, civil service, La Post office, schools, EDF… Difficult, under these conditions, to navigate between the press releases of the unions and to have a clear view of the days to come, especially to move around. That’s where it comes in CestLaGreve.fra site that lists all strike movements in France by summarizing information day by day, sector by sector and giving practical advice.
CestLaGreve.fr: information on strikes and their impacts
CestLaGreve.fr is a free website that compiles all the information from the most recent press releases on strike disruptions and categorizes them by region and industry. As a bonus, everything is sourced with links to various press releases or to reliable media articles. On the homepage, it is possible to access three categories: current strikes, upcoming strikes and recently ended strikes. For example, for the February 16 strike, the site indicates that“it is difficult to predict the exact impact of this mobilization in companies and public services because, in most sectors of activity, employees are not required to notify their participation in the strike in advance.” It lists the sectors identified as participating (SNCF, RATP, air, maritime transport, schools, public services, electricians, gas, chemicals, etc.) and the consequences this will have for users.
In addition to indicating the disruptions, the site also gives advice, such as what to do in the event of a strike at the SNCF. It indicates how to know if a particular train is concerned, how to obtain a refund or compensation, what are the conditions… Note that it is possible to contact the manager to report a strike that has not been referenced on the site. or provide additional information. Still, in the event of an interprofessional strike like those announced, it is strongly advised to postpone your trips and trips, and, if possible, to telecommute. In the event that this proves essential, it is always possible to use carpooling applications, to obtain information for Île-de-France or on the SNCF website (see our practical sheet).