Just off the AP wire this morning....
"An Eiffel Tower official says the Paris landmark is closed for a second straight day because of a workers' strike.
The nature of the dispute is unclear.
The official says negotiations are expected to resume later today between the workers and management.
The tower normally stays open all year, but has occasionally been shut in the past because of strikes or high winds.
More than 500 people work in the Eiffel Tower, which receives roughly 18,000 visitors per day.
Designed by French architect Gustave Eiffel, the steel structure was inaugurated in 1889 and has become a Paris icon."
Posted by
Paris, France
81 posts
The workers claim higher work stability. Just in case someone was going to delete the tower tomorrow....
This reminds me of the strikes from the French police a few years ago, they were protesting because they had to do a dangerous job.
Sorry, world...
Posted by
OP
Ottawa, Canada
4555 posts
Dan....what the heck is "higher work stability." It sounds like they want better harnesses when they're climbing all over the tower! They're not going to take their management hostage, are they? Or is that reserved for foreign-owned corporations only? ;)
Posted by
Portland, OR, USA
805 posts
This is common in Western Europe although I'm surprised that it lasts more than a day. Typically strikes in Europe last 12 to 24 hours and are well planned in advance.
Posted by
maplewood, new jersey, usa
818 posts
I think the Eiffel Tower is beautiful! From my home I can see the skyline of NYC. From my office window - as I type - I see the whole of Central Park, the GW Bridge, the eastside, westside, NJ to the west and all the way up to Connecticut to the east - arguably the best view in Manhattan BUT when I saw the Eiffel Tower (on a rainy February day) I was in awe - I think it's marvelous! The sparkely lights at night are icing on the cake.
Posted by
SF Bay Area, CA
2030 posts
I agree Bronwen -- the Eiffel Tower is fantastic! I live in San Francisco and view the Golden Gate Bridge daily, but still was in awe of the tower.