Strike - activities

December 5, 2024 strike: schools, canteens, monuments, hospitals, flights... closures and disruptions

December 5, 2024 was marked by a nationwide strike, strongly followed by the public sector. It affected schools, hospitals, public services and airlines. Despite the overthrow of the Barnier government, the strike bears witness to growing discontent with the budget cuts envisaged. We take a look at the disruptions expected in the Paris region, ranging from cancelled airport flights to closed sites and monuments.

Opening ceremony, events on the Seine: weather, water flow, strikes, risks of cancellation

France wanted to pull out all the stops for these Paris 2024 Olympic Games, with some big new features, events on the Seine and an opening ceremony in the middle of the river! But it also comes with risks, which could change plans... We take stock.

Paris 2024 Olympics: CGT Spectacle issues strike notice for opening ceremony

Is the opening ceremony of the Paris 2024 Olympic Games likely to face technical worries? A strike notice has been issued by the CGT Spectacle to protest against "blatant inequalities of treatment" between artists.

Air traffic disrupted this Thursday at Paris airports despite lifting of strike notice

A massive strike at Paris airports was narrowly averted! Air traffic controllers had called a strike for this Thursday, April 25, 2024, as well as for Ascension Day, but at the last minute this was lifted, without avoiding any disruption.

Strike in Yvelines middle and high schools this week

It's shaping up to be a tough week for middle and high schools in Yvelines, with a strike scheduled for this Thursday, March 7, 2024.

Center Pompidou closure: staff strike extended until January 2024

With the Centre Pompidou set to close for five years, employees are worried about their jobs and have decided to continue their strike until January 15, 2024, to get answers about their future.

Getting around Paris by bike: what you need to know before taking the plunge

With strikes looming at the RATP and rising fuel prices, you're probably thinking of switching your mode of transport to a bicycle, which is more environmentally friendly and consumes less energy. But when it comes to getting around Paris by bike, there are a number of subtleties you need to be aware of to avoid an accident.

Strike at Disneyland Paris: a new day of action this Monday, June 19

Tensions are running high at Disneyland Paris as the CGT calls for another day of strike action this Monday, June 19, 2023. Employees are demanding a pay rise, an increase in mileage allowances and an end to flexible working hours. After two days of mobilization, the theme park could be in for another gloomy day.

Strike and disruptions on the Transilien J and L lines in the Hauts-de-Seine this May 10, 2023

Unannounced strike and difficult weather conditions are causing considerable disruption to traffic on Transilien lines J and L in the Hauts-de-Seine region and to and from the Saint-Lazare station in Paris, this Wednesday, May 10, 2023.

Writers' strike in Hollywood: what impact on future films and series?

The Writers Guild of America (WGA) voted unanimously on Monday, May 1, to call a strike effective at midnight.

Disneyland Paris: strike on April 6, transport arrangements put in place

You have to go to Disneyland Paris today, but with the transport strike, it's a bit complicated. Traffic, arrangements made by the resort ... We take stock of this strike day to help you organize yourself!

Strike and baccalaureate: what tolerance for students who can not attend the exams?

The Baccalauréat specialty exams begin on March 20, 2023, in the middle of a national strike. Can this strike excuse the absence of high school students from the exams?

Disneyland Paris: the nurses’ strike could lead to the closure of the park

A threat lurks over Disneyland Paris, following a strike movement in nurses. The huge theme park cannot open without a minimum number of healthcare staff members. In the middle of the summer season, this situation worries…

Coronavirus: the situation is “worsening” worldwide WHO director says

As life is getting back to normal in many countries, the World Health Organization is worried and warns the world. On June 8th, WHO director general Tedros Adhanom Ghebreyesus said the covid-19 pandemic was “worsening” worldwide.