CGT Labor Union Scores Key Victory in Fight Against Workplace Gender-Based Violence in Train Sector

The CGT (Confédération Générale du Travail) has achieved a notable victory in combating gender-based and sexual violence within France's train service workforce, amid upcoming professional elections for ASCT (agents de service commercial et de train) from November 19 to 26, 2026. The union has actively defended ASCT workers’ rights against management attacks, pushing for critical improvements in working conditions and worker protections.

Among the CGT's successes is an anticipated increase in the monthly work bonus for ASCT employees from €140 to €180, effective January 2026 following extensive negotiations. The union has also secured a 24% boost in fixed allowances after mobilizations sparked by issues with Ouigo trains. CGT continues to emphasize the necessity of maintaining at least two ASCT per TGV train for safety and quality service.

Further demands include a 12% general salary increase, implementation of a thirteenth salary month, and a unified salary grid for all railway workers. The union has underscored ongoing challenges, such as staffing shortages despite 850 recruitments in 2024, which have hampered train preparation and working conditions.

The union urges ASCT employees to support CGT’s proposals in the upcoming elections to advance social progress and curb management’s detrimental practices. This collective action highlights a broader commitment to tackling gender-based violence and reinforcing worker rights within a critical public sector.

Separately, the consumer association CLCV has called on Anses to investigate the health and environmental impacts of tear gas used by law enforcement, seeking greater transparency in its use, but this is unrelated to the train sector labor issue.