"France is set to come to a standstill this week as workers take to the streets for a strike protesting against austerity measures. This comes after Prime Minister François Bayrou's government collapsed on Monday, following his intentions to slash France's multi-billion-euro deficit by cutting two public holidays, freezing pensions and implementing other austerity measures. As French workers feel the suggested measures would disproportionately affect the country's lower and middle classes, they plan to take to the streets in protest."
"Strikes are expected to affect transportation to and from Charles de Gaulle Airport - a major hub for international travellers - as several unions plan to participate in industrial action to express their discontent with the proposed measures. Train workers are also striking, and air transport unions are encouraging airport workers to take action, too. Bonjour RATP, an app and website run by Paris' public transport operator, has a statement on their website at the time of writing saying,"
Nationwide strikes in France will disrupt transportation and major cities as workers protest proposed austerity measures aimed at reducing a multi-billion-euro deficit. The measures include cutting two public holidays, freezing pensions and other spending cuts that are seen as disproportionately affecting lower and middle classes. Major transport hubs and tourist cities including Paris, Nice, Lyon and Marseille will see disruption. Actions target Chatelet-Les Halles, Paris city gates and train and bus depots, and could affect Charles de Gaulle Airport. Several unions, including train and air transport workers, are participating. RATP warns of RER and Transilien disruptions and Eurostar advises travellers to plan ahead.
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