On 14 March 2025, at the call of FO, CFDT, and UNSA, striking employees of the 'Caps', a center for adults with disabilities, gathered for a picket line in Rosieres-aux-Salines (Grand Est) to protest against budget cuts.

Supply-chain Risk Briefing

1) Summary On March 14, staff at a disability welfare facility in Logier-au-Salin, Grand Est region, France conducted peaceful strike protests against budget cuts. This is classified as a low-intensity social conflict led by FO, CFDT, and UNSA unions.

2) Supply-chain impact

• The Grand Est region is a major transit point for European logistics networks adjacent to the France-Germany border, but this protest was limited to welfare facilities with minimal direct logistics impact
• If social discontent over public sector budget cut policies spreads, there is potential for future strikes in transportation and logistics-related public sectors
• Currently, no direct operational disruptions to major industrial facilities or transportation infrastructure have been confirmed

3) Watch points

• Need to track whether budget cut protests spread to other public sectors within France (transportation, ports, customs, etc.)
• Continue monitoring operational status of major logistics hubs within the Grand Est region (Port of Strasbourg, A4/A35 highways)