Employees of SFR, a French telecommunications company owned by Altice France, are participating in a strike on Thursday, September 24, to voice concerns over job security following the company's planned acquisition by Bouygues Telecom, Iliad (Free), and Orange. The strike is organized by a coalition of unions, including Unsa, CFDT, and CFTC, who are seeking to highlight their fears about the future of their employment and to show their resolve. This action follows an agreement signed nearly four months ago to sell SFR for 20.35 billion euros. According to Olivier Lelong, a central CFDT union delegate, the strike serves as a warning to the three potential buyers and Altice France. The extent of the strike is unclear, with some stores expected to close, as noted by Hakim Goudjil, a CSE secretary and Unsa union delegate. Since the agreement was signed, the unions have been in negotiations with the three potential buyers about the future of employees affected by the acquisition. The proposed plan suggests that around 2,500 employees will be transferred to the three buyers, with 2,300 going to Bouygues Telecom. Additionally, employees from 120 stores are expected to be absorbed by the new owners, though specific stores have not been identified. For the remaining employees, a buyout offer has been discussed, but the unions find it inadequate and are demanding three separate offers per employee. Abdelkader Choukrane, a CSE member and Unsa secretary general, emphasized that the unions will continue their efforts until the situation is re-evaluated. The potential buyers have stated that they aim to preserve employment, with around 5,000 employees expected to join the three operators immediately after the acquisition, and 3,000 continuing their work at SFR for several years. Before the strike, the unions will appear before the Paris judicial court, which will review their preliminary appeal against the buyers and Altice France, seeking more details about the acquisition plan. The SFR CSE has also launched legal proceedings against the four operators. The court hearings are expected to take place in early December.