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Something for the TWF faithful heading over for the Cup to keep in mind.
Union chief warns of Cup strikes
From correspondents in Paris, France
July 31, 2007
A FRENCH trade union leader on Tuesday warned that the rugby World Cup could be disrupted by industrial unrest unless the government changes a bill intended to limit the impact of transport strikes.
Bernard Thibault, of the General Labour Confederation (CGT), said the bill was an "intimidatory measure" because it restricted the right to strike.
"It's going to be a source of tension after the summer holidays," he told Le Parisien newspaper.
"If the timetable for negotiations ... is rushed through from September and if the content remains provocative, then evidently there'll be conflicts, with or without the rugby World Cup," he said.
The rugby union World Cup starts on September 8 and the final takes place at the Stade de France in Paris on October 20.
Unions staged a day of demonstrations Tuesday against the government bill, a key election promise of President Nicolas Sarkozy, which began its passage through parliament the day before.
Opponents object to a clause which obliges public transport employees to declare 48 hours before a planned stoppage if they will take part. The measure is aimed at ensuring a guaranteed service in strikes, but unions say it breaks the constitutional right to withhold labour.
Didier Le Reste, who heads the railway branch of the CGT, said: "The World Cup is not an objective in itself, but on the other we're not the ones who are setting the timetable."
In 2005, Paris's bid to host the 2012 Olympic Games was dealt a blow when a visit by International Olympic Committee delegates coincided with a day of strikes and protests.
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"Bloody oath we did!"
Nathan Sharpe, Legend.
Sack Ray Blur!
Exile
Port Macquarie
"Let me tell you something you already know. The world ain’t all sunshine and rainbows. It’s a very mean and nasty place and I don’t care how tough you are it will beat you to your knees and keep you there permanently if you let it. You, me, or nobody is gonna hit as hard as life. But it ain’t about how hard ya hit. It’s about how hard you can get hit and keep moving forward. How much you can take and keep moving forward. That’s how winning is done! Now if you know what you’re worth then go out and get what you’re worth. But ya gotta be willing to take the hits, and not pointing fingers saying you ain’t where you wanna be because of him, or her, or anybody! Cowards do that and that ain’t you! You’re better than that!" - Rocky Balboa
It could be worse......if it was French Farmers......now they dont play nice...
neither do the French Fries, French Toast and French Dressing
Exile
Port Macquarie
"Let me tell you something you already know. The world ain’t all sunshine and rainbows. It’s a very mean and nasty place and I don’t care how tough you are it will beat you to your knees and keep you there permanently if you let it. You, me, or nobody is gonna hit as hard as life. But it ain’t about how hard ya hit. It’s about how hard you can get hit and keep moving forward. How much you can take and keep moving forward. That’s how winning is done! Now if you know what you’re worth then go out and get what you’re worth. But ya gotta be willing to take the hits, and not pointing fingers saying you ain’t where you wanna be because of him, or her, or anybody! Cowards do that and that ain’t you! You’re better than that!" - Rocky Balboa
Their gonna go on strike cos they aren't aloud to strike at will.....If it wasn't for their food and wine I reckon the world would decide to put the twats out of their les miserables lives and nuke em.
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Just happy to be here
Nothing strange really,
The french have a penchant for going on strike at the end of every summer.
Usually over something 'the world', 'the EU', of 'someone' has done. Then after a few weeks of protest, the weather turns off and they all go back to work.
The more things change ...
Originally Posted by Burgs
i'll still take my chances i've two rail journeys booked, paris- montpellier and montpellier - bordeaux
Originally Posted by slomo
Ive got a rail pass that is valid for 6 days(any 6 days)
whats the chance the 6 days I choose to use it the froggies will have rail strikes
Originally Posted by brokendown gunfighter
what was the damage for that rail pass BDGF?
402 euros. thats for two people travelling togetherOriginally Posted by slomo
that is for 2nd class
Last edited by brokendown gunfighter; 01-08-07 at 16:29.
good value, lets hope you get the chance to make the most of it!!Originally Posted by brokendown gunfighter
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