Several national unions across a variety of sectors intend to hold a nationwide strike on Thursday, April 28. In addition, there will be national demonstrations against labor reforms.
Public services and transportation, including urban transport systems and the national rail network, are likely to be impacted by the strikes. Getting through train stations could take longer than usual and lines at automated machines are likely to be long. There could be resulting cancellations and delays to scheduled trains.
Travelers are advised to verify the status of their trains prior to arriving at the station and to allow extra time.
Please consult these websites for information on the rail network on the day of the strike:
· www.infolignes.fr
· http://www.sncf.com/fr/prevision-trafic
· www.sncf.com/en/passengers
· http://www.sncf.com/en/news/timetables-traffic-updates
National demonstrations against labor reforms will take place across the country that same day.
In Paris, protesters will gather at Denfert-Rochereau at 2pm before marching to Place de la Nation. Other demonstrations will likely take place throughout France.
Planned demonstrations in other cities reportedly include the following:
· Bordeaux 7:00am Blockages at local high schools
· Dijon 2:00pm Place de la Libération
· Grenoble 10:00am In front of the train station
· Lille 2:30pm Porte de Paris
· Lyon 1:00pm Université Jean Moulin Lyon 3, Manufacture des tabacs
· Marseille 10:30am Vieux Port
· Montpellier 11:00am Place de Zeus
· Nancy 3:00pm Place Dombasle
· Nice 1:30pm Place Massena
· Orléans 10:30am Parvis de la Cathédrale
· Poitiers 2:00pm Place de France
· Reims 10:00am Maison des Syndicats, 15 Boulevard de la Paix
· Rouen 10:30am Cours Clemenceau
· Strasbourg 2:00pm Place Kléber
· Toulon 10:00am Place de la Liberté
· Toulouse 11:00am Place Arnaud Bernard
· Tours 2:30pm Place de la Liberté
· Valence 9:00am Place du Champ de Mars
--U.S. Embassy, Paris France