The Financial and Banking Council (CBF) has publicly denounced the planned strike by the General Federation of Banks and Financial Institutions, scheduled for June 23rd, 24th, and 25th. In a statement released Monday, June 22nd, 2026, the CBF argued the strike is unwarranted. The council is urging bank employees to prioritize dialogue and negotiation over industrial action. The announcement comes just hours before the sector-wide strike is set to begin. Details regarding the specific grievances prompting the strike were not provided in the initial report. This dispute highlights ongoing tensions within the French banking sector. The CBF’s statement was first published by Business News.