FNME-CGT in the news

The gas sector faces instability due to short-term government policies and profit-driven reorganizations, while FNME-CGT calls for a user-focused, sustainable energy model and consumer relief measures.

The FNME-CGT asserts that gas remains a vital, irreplaceable energy source for France's public service, industry, and reindustrialization despite consumption drops and green transition pressures.

Enedis is tightening internal rules from November 2025, which CGT condemns as unjustified restrictions on workers' freedoms and rights, especially regarding alcohol limits and neutrality policies.

France's gas supply has diversified with increased LNG imports and US dominance, while FNME-CGT advocates for stable, public-service-oriented energy policies amid market volatility.

The French gas sector integrates supply, storage, transport, and distribution with strategic infrastructure and evolving green gas integration amid market and regulatory challenges.

ENEDIS employees will receive a new cost-of-living allowance from October 2025, negotiated by CGT to cover broader employee groups and living cost disparities.

ENEDIS employees will receive a new cost-of-living allowance from October 2025, negotiated by CGT to cover broader zones and employee categories, though some existing benefits will be deducted.

FNME-CGT highlights the essential role of natural and renewable gases in France's energy mix and calls for renationalizing the gas sector to build a decarbonized, integrated public energy service.

The CGT union has been striking at Géométhane gas storage in Manosque since early September 2025, demanding better wages and conditions amid stalled negotiations.

A mandatory medical check before retirement in the energy sector helps recognize occupational health risks, but exposure records and protections are often insufficient, leading to high cancer risks.

FNME-CGT began the season with coordinated mobilization focused on social justice, energy affordability, and upcoming union elections to strengthen its influence.

Enedis' 2025-2029 alternance agreement boosts hiring targets, financial aid, tutor support, and diversity goals, while CGT remains vigilant on expense reimbursements.

FNME-CGT supports a law to reduce VAT on energy bills to 5.5% to lower costs, fight energy poverty, and support ecological and economic goals.

A petition backed by FNME-CGT and the Senate's CRCE group urges reinstating a 5.5% VAT on all electricity and gas bills to reduce costs, fight energy poverty, and support fair energy pricing.

The FNME-CGT supports a petition to lower VAT on energy bills to 5.5%, aiming to reduce costs by 14%, fight energy poverty, and promote ecological and economic benefits.

The CGT Mines and Energy union is campaigning to reduce VAT on energy bills to 5.5% to lower costs, fight energy poverty, and support ecological and economic goals in France.

FNME-CGT-led strike at Storengy gas storage site in Gournay-sur-Aronde continues with demands for salary increases and better working conditions, ongoing since early September and planned through December.

Workers at the Montoir LNG terminal have intensified their strike over wages and general concerns, with over half participating since early September.

The CGT energy union is conducting continuous strikes demanding wage increases, safer working conditions, and reduced VAT on energy bills amid energy poverty and halted gas production.

CGT Energy union is striking to block LNG carriers at Fos-sur-Mer, disrupting gas supply to press for wage demands.