The Eiffel Tower and the Louvre Museum warned of strike disruptions, and Paris hotels struggled to fill rooms. Many visitors — including the U.S. Energy secretary — canceled plans to travel to one of the world’s most visited countries amid the strike. Signs at Paris’ Charles de Gaulle Airport showed “canceled” notices, as Air France called off about 30% of domestic flights. Public-sector workers fear Macron’s reform will force them to work longer and shrink their pensions. The government argues France’s 42 retirement systems need streamlining, and the transportation minister said he will meet with unions Thursday to try to defuse tensions.

Source: Los Angeles Times December 05, 2019 08:03 UTC