Since the beginning of October unions have been in dispute with La Poste over reorganisation of working patterns for delivery staff which has resulted in a series of short-term strikes that are gradually spreading across the country. READ ALSO Study of French postmen's testicles wins international science prizeAccording to him, this is particularly the case at the moment in Corsica, Lot-et-Garonne, Charente-Maritime, and Allier. Areas that have also been affected earlier in the year include Brittany, Auvergne and the greater Paris Île-de-France region. "In Agen (Lot-et-Garonne), the largest post office has been on strike for two days," he added. La Poste declined to say how much mail had been delayed by the industrial action when asked by Le Parisien newspaper, but said that it was prioritising parcels over letters.

Source: The Local November 20, 2019 07:52 UTC