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French teaching unions call strike due to extreme heatwave

French teaching unions have announced a strike action to protest against working conditions deemed unacceptable as the country faces record-breaking temperatures.

By 25 Jun 2026 · 15:00 CET Updated 25 Jun 2026 · 15:00 CET

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French teaching unions declared a strike on Thursday to protest against working conditions that they described as unacceptable. The industrial action comes as a severe heatwave continues to shatter temperature records across the country. According to The Local, the unions cited the intense heat as the primary driver for the protest, highlighting the strain placed on the educational system during the extreme weather event.

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