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The Eiffel Tower Reopens After Strike
The Eiffel Tower Reopens After Strike0The Eiffel Tower reopened on Feb. 25 after a six-day strike by employees demanding changes to the landmark¡¯s management. This walkout was the second in three months, raising public concern as Paris prepares to host the 2024 Olympic Games.

The operator of the Eiffel Tower, Societe d¡¯Exploitation de la Tour Eiffel (SETE), announced that it had reached an agreement with the unions. SETE apologized to affected ticket holders and offered them reimbursements. Overall, the strike resulted in the loss of approximately 100,000 admissions.

The Confederation Generale du Travail (CGT) union, representing the workers, cited grievances with SETE¡¯s business model, which they alleged is based on inflated visitor projections and underestimated maintenance costs. Stephane Dieu, a spokesperson for the union, accused SETE of prioritizing short-term profitability over long-term sustainability. The union went as far as to say if SETE continues on this route, they are heading for a disastrous outcome.

Aside from financial concerns, workers also expressed dismay over the state of the monument. They claim the tower has corroded in numerous areas due to delays in essential maintenance work, including repainting and other repair work.

While the workers had initially planned a five-day strike, they extended the stoppage after rejecting SETE¡¯s initial proposal. The deal they eventually reached includes a ¢æ380 million investment by 2031 for maintenance and renovations. Discussions on salary raises are currently underway and expected to conclude in March.

The Eiffel Tower¡¯s week-long closure had significant implications, particularly considering its status as a symbol of French culture and tourism. With millions of visitors annually and the upcoming Olympic Games spotlighting Paris, ensuring the tower¡¯s proper upkeep and addressing worker concerns have become the focus of many discussions.




Hannah Kim
For The Teen Times
 
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1. What prompted the reopening of the Eiffel Tower on Feb. 25?
2. What were the first set of grievances of the CGT union against SETE?
3. What is said about the duration of the strike? What deal was reached?
4. How did the strike affect the Eiffel Tower¡¯s operations and visitors? How did SETE respond to the strike?
 
1. Have you ever witnessed a strike? Describe your experience.
2. Have you ever faced issues of prioritizing short-term gains over long-term sustainability? Describe your experience.
3. What are the effects of a prolonged strike?
4. What would you do if you couldn't visit the Eiffel Tower while in Paris? Explain.
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