Hi ho, hi ho, it’s off to work we go…except on Thursday. In fact, I won’t be going anywhere at all. Not when there’s a huge strike announced for the day. Sure, there will be almost 100% bus and tram service, about 60% metro service, and 30% train service, but I’d rather not deal with the angry commuters (those who have to go to work, strike or no strike). The unions claim it will be the biggest strike since 1995 (which was the biggest strike since 1969).

There will be flight delays and cancellations at both Paris airports. All of the public service and private sector workers have been called to strike, so no point in going to the post office or the social security office or to the bank. Because even if they’re open, and even if the workers aren’t on strike, they may not be able to get to work. Museums may have to close off wings if there aren’t enough employees present.

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