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Eiffel Tower Closes as Staff Strike Over Financial Management Concerns

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By Web Desk Published February 19, 2024 2 Min Read
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The Eiffel Tower, Paris’s emblematic landmark and a global beacon for tourists, encountered an unforeseen shutdown on Monday due to a staff strike over financial management issues.

Labour unions, voicing the workforce’s concerns, relayed to AFP that the strike stemmed from dissatisfaction with the fiscal handling of the monument, suggesting the action might be prolonged if resolutions to their grievances are not reached.

SETE, responsible for the Eiffel Tower’s operations, acknowledged the disruption to Monday’s visits on its official website, advising prospective visitors to seek updates before their trips or contemplate postponing. It also advised individuals with e-tickets to stay alert to email communications for further guidance.

The incident represents the second instance of industrial action at the Eiffel Tower in two months, reflecting a deep-seated rift between the workforce and SETE over the monument’s economic model. The unions have criticized SETE for overly optimistic visitor forecasts and underestimating construction expenses, highlighting ongoing concerns about the tower’s financial viability.

Annually attracting nearly seven million visitors, with a significant majority being international guests, the Eiffel Tower is a testament to French culture and heritage. However, the COVID-19 pandemic saw a marked decrease in these numbers, rebounding to 5.9 million visitors in 2022. Expectations for visitor influx are particularly high for the upcoming summer, coinciding with Paris’s hosting of the Olympic Games.

The CGT and FO unions jointly called on the city of Paris to engage in realistic financial negotiations, stressing the critical need to ensure the monument’s preservation and the welfare of its operational staff. The strike underscores the ongoing challenge of balancing the conservation of cultural landmarks with the modern financial exigencies of the tourism sector.

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