Paris: Workers at Moët Hennessy, the prestigious wine and spirits division of luxury giant LVMH, are set to launch strikes starting Friday, after the company canceled annual profit-sharing bonuses, prompting widespread discontent among employees. The action, organized by France’s influential CGT union, marks a rare instance of industrial unrest in the high-end luxury sector, which typically operates without public labor disputes. The walkouts are expected to affect several of Moët Hennessy’s iconic brands, including Hennessy cognac, Veuve Clicquot, and Moët & Chandon champagne.

The CGT has criticized the company for scrapping all profit-sharing bonuses for 2025, despite LVMH’s continued financial success. Union representatives have called the decision a sign of unfair treatment, demandi

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