What’s happening?
We, Solidaires Informatique Back Market, are calling for a renewable strike starting from Thursday, November 5th, following the inter-union call for a general strike. We call on all Back Makers with French employment contracts to take action against the lack of a political response, repression, and state violence.
Why are we striking?
With the state and social security budgets for 2027, the government once again wants to make workers, retirees, the sick, and the disabled pay the price, rather than large corporations and the ultra-rich. Among young people and in the public sector, numerous protests are underway. This represents a true convergence of struggles against the current government.
Who’s striking?
The whole country! The national call to strike has been issued and is supported by most of the major unions, such as the CGT, Solidaires, the CFDT, FO, UNSA, and the FSU.
I want to join! What should I do?
If you’re under a French contract, you’re legally allowed to go on strike without notice. It’s up to Back Market to record your absence.
But if you want to be considerate, you can:
- Let your manager know
- Set your Slack status to show your solidarity: ✊
On strike - Indicate you’re Out-of-Office on Google Calendar
Are there any risks if I join the strike?
In France, the right to strike is protected by the constitution, even if you’re not a French citizen.
Back Market, like any employer, cannot retaliate (discipline, discriminate, or sanction you) for joining a strike. Your strike day should never appear on your payslip.
Many of us participated in the 2023 strikes against pension reform, in 2025 against the Bayrou budget, and in 2026 with high schoolers with no issue.
Keep in mind: strike hours are unpaid. You can find more legal information on the official government website.
Should I use a Protesting Day?
No, a Protesting Day (renamed Impact Day) can’t be used for a strike:
- A Protesting Day is for volunteering with a nonprofit of your choice
- A strike means you’re not working to protest for collective demands
Can we chat?
Feel free to reach out! We will gladly help if you have any questions.
We’ll be at the protests in Paris and Bordeaux. Don’t worry—we know how to lead and protest safely. Contact us so we can regroup as Back Makers!
✊ Join us for this day of solidarity and for a better future!
