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LVMH Champagne workers call for further strikes and protests

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Posted on December 9, 2025

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PARIS, Dec 9 (Reuters) - CGT labour union at LVMH's Moet&Chandon and Veuve Clicquot champagne units called on staff to drop their work and take part in protests on Thursday to urge management to pay

LVMH Champagne Workers Call for Strikes Over Bonuses

PARIS, ‌Dec 9 (Reuters) - CGT labour ‍union ‌at LVMH's Moet&Chandon and Veuve Clicquot ⁠champagne ‌units called on staff to drop their work and take ⁠part in protests on Thursday to ​urge management to pay year-end ‌bonuses.

CGT at ⁠Moet&Chandon called on workers to take part in a ​midday gathering to collectively decide on further strike action, according to a leaflet ​seen ‍by Reuters on ​Tuesday, stating: "It is important to make have them hear our dissatisfaction."

The same union at Veuve Clicquot called on ⁠workers to walk out for some hours ​and join the protests.

Moet Hennessy, LVMH's drinks division, could not immediately be ‌reached for comment.

(Reporting by Tassilo Hummel, editing by Inti Landauro)

Key Takeaways

  • CGT union calls for strikes at LVMH champagne units.
  • Workers demand year-end bonuses from management.
  • Moet & Chandon and Veuve Clicquot involved in protests.
  • Midday gatherings planned to decide on further actions.
  • Moet Hennessy unavailable for immediate comment.

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Employee compensation refers to the total monetary and non-monetary benefits provided to employees in exchange for their work, including salaries, bonuses, and benefits.

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