They had already called for a strike in May, without it causing major disruptions. Several unions of the airport manager serving Paris, Groupe ADP, threatened on Wednesday to call a strike from the beginning of July, demanding in particular a bonus in view of the Olympic Games.
“For many months, the CGT, CFDT, FO and Unsa trade union organizations have been asking management for resources to deal with the evolution of air traffic and the organization of the Olympic and Paralympic Games,” they indicated in a communicated.
During the summer period, Roissy-Charles-de-Gaulle and Orly airports welcome around 350,000 passengers per day in total. Groupe ADP does not expect to see traveler volumes increase during the Games, but has taken measures to guarantee the reception of athletes, with specific routes and temporary infrastructure.
An “ultimatum” to the management of ADP
The unions, who speak of an “ultimatum” to their management, are demanding “uniform and fair compensation for all agents working during the Olympic Games” and affirm that “discriminatory measures must be replaced by a fair approach”.
In addition, these organizations “require a hiring plan adapted to each activity and category of personnel”, ensuring that “nearly 1,000 positions are missing”. They also demand “concrete measures to stop the deterioration of working conditions and guarantee the exercise of leave rights all year round”.
Without a response from their management by July 5, the unions “will respond to the request of many employees by filing a strike notice,” they warned. Contacted by AFP on Wednesday afternoon, ADP management was not able to react immediately. The group is 50.6% controlled by the State. CEO Augustin de Romanet is currently serving as his own interim manager until after the Games, because the government refused him a third mandate.
ADP employees had already been called to strike on May 19. The movement did not cause major disruptions. Employees from several sectors or public companies have successfully mobilized in recent months to obtain activity bonuses in view of the Olympic Games, in particular at the RATP and the SNCF.