# France raises minimum wage 1.6%; CGT calls strike for 17 November

- By: Newsline Post Newsroom
- 2026-11-09T14:29:41.000Z

## Excerpt

The French government announced on 9 November that the minimum wage (SMIC) will rise 1.6% on 1 December, to about 1,502 euros net a month. The CFDT considers the rise insufficient, and the CGT has called a strike and demonstrations for 17 November.

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