The vote to raise the French retirement age - and the changes necessary - are a shock to the French psyche. Read more about the French strikes and proposed pension reform here, here and here.
French unions have called for further national strikes on October 28th and November 6th. Meanwhile, petrol shortages remain, as some fuel depots and oil refineries are blockaded. Paris airports are reporting delays and cancellations, while some European trains are running limited service. Check with your airline for updates.
Young and old join together in strikes opposing pension reform.
The "shocking" sign (top) is in Utrecht, Holland.
Thanks for these regular updates, Tara. I'm planning a trip to Paris on the 6th. I don't want to have to rethink it, but maybe I should!
Posted by: Francesca | 23 October 2010 at 12:54
It's truly amazing that we just left.
it rained for two weeks before we got there.
and this is such trying stuff. wow.
Posted by: Chris | 23 October 2010 at 06:50
Thanks for the articles and education. It's interesting to see France in a different light than what I romanticize.
Posted by: Marilyn | 23 October 2010 at 03:20