Abstract
On October 17th, 2007, French rail road workers decided to call strike. Indeed, several public companies made the decision to join their forces in order to claim professional ameliorations. Several corporations were involved in the action such as SNCF or RATP, EDG-GDF and also clerical workers. Workers used their right to strike in order to obtain changes in the decision of the State. But before explaining the purpose of the strike, it could be useful to remind in what consists the right to strike. In France, this right is recognized by the State and is protected by the Constitution. It means that each worker or employee has the right to stop working and be on strike in order to demonstrate a dissension, or claim professional improvements. A strike is licit and the employees can be protected if some conditions are respected, the action must be collective, the employee who is on strike must totally stop working and professional claims must be defined. Furthermore, concerning the public service, the strike notice must be sent 5 clear days before the beginning of the strike to the hierarchical authorities. Strike has no legal duration and can last even for several months.
