French Rail Unions Call for Strike Threatening Christmas Travel Plans
Unions at France’s SNCF have called a December strike to protest the dismantling of Fret SNCF, the rail operator’s freight division, demanding a moratorium. This could disrupt travel for holidaymakers dependent on France’s railway network during Christmas
Paris Orly Airport: 70% of Flights Canceled This Weekend as Air Controllers Strike
The disruption, set to commence from 0400 GMT on Saturday and extend through late Sunday, has cast a shadow over travel plans for thousands of passengers, exacerbating concerns as France braces for the impending Paris Olympics
Strike Threatens Eiffel Tower Visits Amid Financial Dispute
The strike, called by unions to protest the financial management of the tower, could extend indefinitely, casting a shadow over one of Paris’s most beloved landmarks
Eiffel Tower shuts its doors: Strikes disrupt access to iconic landmark
A spokesperson for the Eiffel Tower confirmed that the closure is in effect until further notice, citing ongoing contract negotiations between the city of Paris, which owns the 134-year-old monument, and the striking workers