Labor Activist Calls for Major Strike Against Macron's Policies on September 10

In a bold move reflecting growing discontent with President Emmanuel Macron's administration, labor activist Anasse Kazib has called for a massive general strike on September 10, 2025. The rallying cry comes as concerns mount over significant social welfare cuts proposed in the upcoming 2026 budget, which threaten key worker rights including sick leave and public holidays.

Kazib, a prominent figure in France's labor movement, emphasizes the urgency of grassroots mobilization among both workers and youth to effectively challenge government policies that are increasingly viewed as detrimental to the working class. He portrayed the current political climate as more unstable than in recent times, partly due to decreasing support for Macron's government, even among traditional right-wing constituents. Notably, he points out that the absence of significant distractions, such as the recent 2024 Paris Olympics, provides an opportunity for public anger to surge against the government’s decisions.

Critically, Kazib has voiced his frustrations with the current union leadership, which he believes has failed to galvanize workers since the conclusion of the pension reform strikes. He argues that union leaders have chosen to pursue isolated actions rather than fostering a cohesive, massive response from the workforce. "We cannot leave the resolution of this crisis in the hands of the political elite," Kazib stated, calling on all union activists to participate actively in organizing the strike.

Kazib’s message is clear: the September 10 strike is seen as a pivotal moment to reclaim the voice of the working class amid a fracturing political landscape. He believes that it is crucial for workers to demonstrate unity and resolve in the face of policies that undermine their rights and livelihoods.

As the date approaches, the effectiveness of Kazib's call for mobilization and the unification of various worker groups will be closely watched, particularly in light of the prevailing critiques regarding the current union strategies.