Workers and retirees in the French energy sector pay discounted rates, which their unions view as a core part of their compensation package; strike is expected to go through the day on September 15, suggesting the outages could be renewed or increased Workers and retirees in the French energy sector pay discounted rates, which their unions view as a core part of their compensation package; strike is expected to go through the day on September 15, suggesting the outages could be renewed or increased