Action Ouvrière was a trade union organization created in 1948 and affiliated with the Rally of the French People (RPF), the political movement founded by Charles de Gaulle.
Its creation was part of the Gaullists' strategy to establish a foothold in the labor movement and challenge left-wing unions, particularly the CGT, which was dominated by communists.
[1] Its membership base consisted primarily of managers and foremen, but it also included a significant number of workers (46.7%),[1] demonstrating the RPF's ability to attract diverse social groups.
Action Ouvrière operated several publications to disseminate RPF ideals among workers: Beginning in 1947, communist networks in France launched a major wave of strikes.
Action Ouvrière criticized these movements for their overt politicization, accusing the CGT of prioritizing political goals over workers' material interests.