Historical Organization
Cisma-CFDT
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Organization Timeline
Mayotte unions and consumer groups launch protest against high prices
📅 21 September 2011An inter-union and consumer coalition called a public mobilization in Mamoudzou against the cost of everyday goods. The action came months after Mayotte became a French department, amid debates over...
Mayotte begins a strike against the cost of living
📅 27 September 2011The protest expanded into a strike and boycott campaign, with roadblocks and demonstrations in several towns. The coalition demanded lower prices for basic food, fuel and construction goods and also...
Mayotte price protests draw a large march in Mamoudzou
📅 13 October 2011Parliamentary records report about 6,000 people at a Mamoudzou demonstration as the price campaign continued. The scale of the march strengthened pressure during negotiations but did not settle...
Mayotte unions suspend the 44-day strike after negotiations
📅 9 November 2011After 44 days of mobilization, union and consumer representatives proposed lifting roadblocks and suspending the strike following negotiations on price reductions. Some demands remained unresolved,...
Mayotte price campaign resumes with a march and slow convoy
📅 19 December 2011After the 44-day strike had been suspended, unions and supporters resumed action with a march and slow-moving convoy in Mamoudzou. The renewed mobilization followed dissatisfaction with the scope...