Paris Airport Workers Threaten Strike Ahead of 2024 Olympics

By Ivan PetrenkoJul 11, 2024 20:30 PMNews
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Paris airports are on the brink of disruption as workers threaten to strike just days before the 2024 Olympic Games. The unions representing the staff at Aéroports de Paris (ADP), which includes Roissy-Charles de Gaulle and Orly airports, have called for strike action on Wednesday, 17 July.

The strike, if it proceeds, stems from a dispute over bonuses. The unions, including CGT, CFDT, FO, and UNSA, are unhappy that only some ADP workers are set to receive an "Olympic bonus," denouncing the chief executive's unilateral decision. This potential walkout could lead to significant disruptions just nine days before the Olympics commence.

Roissy-Charles de Gaulle and Orly airports are pivotal entry points for tourists arriving in France for the Olympics, with the Opening Ceremony scheduled for 26 July. Le Monde estimates that up to 350,000 people will transit through these airports during the Games, including thousands of athletes who will begin arriving on 18 July.

The unrest is not limited to airport staff. Unions representing workers across the French public sector, including police, air traffic controllers, rubbish collectors, central government employees, and train drivers, have also demanded increased pay for working during the Olympics, which run until 11 August.

The exact scale of the ADP strike is not yet clear. Such walkouts typically do not result in flight cancellations but can cause chaos at airport security and baggage carousels, depending on the level of staff participation. Whether these actions will lead to significant disruptions remains to be seen, but the situation highlights the ongoing tensions between labor unions and management in the run-up to one of the world's most significant sporting events.

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