Ferries have been running behind schedule at Caen due to dockers action

Port of Caen: Another Ferry Delayed this Afternoon

After the Mont-Saint-Michel this morning the Normandie should be delayed in the afternoon, due to the movement of dockworkers at Caen. This morning the Brittany Ferries boat, the Mont-Saint-Michel departed from the port of Caen-Ouistreham two hours behind schedule. The dockers protests also disrupts departures this afternoon. The boat, Normandie will leave around 6.30 pm instead […]

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Unblocking the Donges refinery by force will make no difference to fuel shortages

Donges: Unlock by Force “Would not Change Anything,” said the CGT

According to the CGT, at the Donges refinery, the strike of staff is sufficient to significantly reduce the supply of tankers. Christophe Hiou, CGT delegate of the Donges refinery, has re-mobilized his troops yesterday after a peaceful blockade over the weekend.  According to the union, while the storage site at Vern-sur-Seiche (Ille-et -Vilaine) has undergone […]

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The oil terminal at le Harve, that handles 40 percent of oil imports has voted to go on strike against Labour law

Labour Law: Strike Voted in Le Havre Oil Terminal which handles 40% of French Imports

Le Harve oil terminal has voted to go on strike against Labour law … The strike is spreading to oil sites. The staff of Compagnie industrielle et maritime (CIM), the oil terminal of the port of Le Havre , which handles 40% of French imports, voted on Monday night to strike, we have learned from […]

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More strike action is planned across the transport sector this week

Labour law: Update on Transport Strikes Next Week

The week looks very delicate socially with protests in several sectors of transport … Opponents of the labour Law have well continue their mobilization.  Strikes and disturbances are expected next week in transport, including road, rail, air and sea. On the road Disturbances to the road network will begin on the night of Monday to Tuesday […]

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Day of Strikes: Schools, Taxis, Air Traffic Controllers ... 1

Day of Strikes: Schools, Taxis, Air Traffic Controllers …

A day of strikes is planned across the whole of France, which will cause major disruptions Closed doors at school, at the nursery or in the canteen, air traffic disrupted traffic blocked by taxis and angry protests: he’ll have to learn and be well organized, this Tuesday 26th January, especially in large cities. For it […]

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Doctors and Pharmacies are threatening strike action in France

GP’s and Specialists due to Strike

STRIKE ACTION:  Many GP’s and specialist doctors throughout France are discussing strike action between the 24th and 31st of December, due to changes that are being discussed under the new healthcare bill Many GP’s and specialist doctors throughout France are discussing strike action between the 24th and 31st of December, due to changes that are being discussed under […]

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