French rail strike cost operator SNCF US$920 million: Report
July 21, 2018 | 09:53
An unsuccessful strike by rail workers this year against President Emmanuel Macron's reform plan for the heavily indebted state operator SNCF cost the company 790 million euros (US$920 million), according to an internal document seen by AFP.
French govt seeks end to rail strike with 35 bn euro debt pledge
May 26, 2018 | 09:02
The French government said on Friday (May 25) that it planned to take on €35 billion in debt from the state railway SNCF, improving the chances of an end to nearly two months of strikes.
France faces second day of transport chaos as rail workers strike
April 04, 2018 | 13:44
France faced a second day of transport chaos on Wednesday (Apr 4) as rail workers pursued rolling strikes, causing major disruptions for train travellers in the biggest challenge yet to President Emmanuel Macron's resolve to push through sweeping reforms.
Air France unions announce new two-day strike
April 02, 2018 | 10:01
Air France unions representing both flight crews and ground staff announced on Sunday (Apr 1) a new two-day strike for Apr 10 and 11, the latest move in its pay dispute with the French flag carrier since February.
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