Indefinite Strike at Radio France Against Public Audiovisual Reforms Begins
Radio France begins an indefinite strike against reforms to consolidate public audiovisual entities.
Key Points
- • Radio France initiates an indefinite strike against proposed public audiovisual reforms.
- • The strike is supported by various unions including CFDT, CGT, FO, SNJ, SUD, and UNSA.
- • The aim of the strike is to oppose the creation of a holding company merging major public broadcasters.
- • Union leaders stress the importance of the strike for defending the quality of programming.
Radio France employees have launched an indefinite strike starting June 26, 2025, in protest against proposed reforms to consolidate French public broadcasting into a single holding company called France Médias. This decision, which has sparked significant unrest within the organization, is echoed by a coalition of unions including CFDT, CGT, FO, SNJ, SUD, and UNSA that have pledged their support.
The strike aims to oppose a legislative initiative seeking to merge Radio France with France Télévisions and the Institut National de l'Audiovisuel (INA). Union leaders, such as Lionel Thompson and Guillaume Baldy, emphasized the need for a robust response to uphold the quality and integrity of Radio France's programming. They argue that this reform threatens the independence and public service mission of the broadcaster.