EssilorLuxottica Employees in France Strike for Improved Wages

Written by Emily J. Thompson, Senior Investment Analyst

Source: Reuters

Updated: Nov 25 2025

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Source: Reuters

Strike Announcement: Around 9,000 French workers at EssilorLuxottica are set to strike for three days from November 27 to November 29, demanding better wages after the company reported record quarterly sales.
Union Coordination: This strike marks the first coordinated action across all union organizations within EssilorLuxottica, highlighting widespread discontent among workers.
Company Performance: EssilorLuxottica, the world's largest eyewear company, achieved sales of 6.87 billion euros ($7.94 billion) in the third quarter, its highest quarterly performance to date.
Operations in France: The company has multiple manufacturing and research facilities in France and recently opened a new plant to enhance production of ophthalmic lenses in the Grand Paris region.

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Emily J. Thompson

Emily J. Thompson, a Chartered Financial Analyst (CFA) with 12 years in investment research, graduated with honors from the Wharton School. Specializing in industrial and technology stocks, she provides in-depth analysis for Intellectia’s earnings and market brief reports.