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FO

Force Ouvrière

Workers' Force

High Impact Independent / Plural
Established in 1948 following a split from the CGT, Force Ouvrière (FO) places strong emphasis on the independence of trade unions from political parties and religious organizations. It has a notable presence in the civil service and administrative sectors and participates actively in collective bargaining and national-level social dialogue. FO is also present in transport and logistics, where it takes part in sectoral negotiations and mobilizations.
Membership
~350.0K
Sectors
4

Sectors

Civil Service
Transport
Logistics
Commerce

Political Orientation

Independent / Plural

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Data Source: Aggregated from Ministry of Labour (DARES), Haut Conseil du Dialogue Social, and 2025 representative election audits.

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