Urgent holiday warning as strike at Brit destination sparks travel chaos

31 May 2023 , 22:31
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Urgent holiday warning as strike at Brit destination sparks travel chaos
Urgent holiday warning as strike at Brit destination sparks travel chaos

AN urgent holiday warning has been issued to Brits looking to travel to much-loved destination amid fears of travel chaos.

Over 1,000 workers at Disneyland Paris took part in workers strikes on Tuesday - sparking swirling fears that pre-booked visits will be cancelled.

Disgruntled workers went on a strike in order to get better working conditions and a pay rise eiqrrihhietprw
Disgruntled workers went on a strike in order to get better working conditions and a pay riseCredit: Getty
The protesters clutched flags and bellowed slogans as they marched
The protesters clutched flags and bellowed slogans as they marchedCredit: Getty

The baying crowd of striking workers flooded the theme park's main street on Tuesday morning, wielding flags and chanting slogans to protest pay and working conditions.

As a result of the industrial action, the French Confédération Générale du Travail (CGT) claimed several shows and attractions at the park were experiencing delays or disruptions.

It comes after a performance of Disney Stars on Parade at Disneyland Paris was cancelled at the last minute a few weeks ago.

London, New York and Europe welcome New Year; plus pics from around the worldLondon, New York and Europe welcome New Year; plus pics from around the world

Workers rejected a preliminary offer of a 125 euro (£108) bonus ahead of pay talks scheduled to take place next month - arguing that the figure doesn't account for soaring inflation.

In response, Sylvain Cayard - a CGT trade unionist at Disneyland Paris - bemoaned that "no one has seen this 9 per cent rise".

And those striking are set to go on walk out again on Saturday - a move that could heap further misery on visitors to the park, many of whom visit from abroad.

Cayard told FranceInfo: "This is money that was already supposed to be given to us, but which is being given to us a little earlier.

"It is money we would have received anyway."

The striking employees work in various sectors of the park, including entertainment, maintenance and security.

Disneyland Paris is a tourist hotspot - prompting travel concerns for those hoping to visit
Disneyland Paris is a tourist hotspot - prompting travel concerns for those hoping to visitCredit: Alamy
Disneyland Paris' 30th Anniversary celebrations last year
Disneyland Paris' 30th Anniversary celebrations last yearCredit: Getty

Louis Regan

Paris, France, Disneyland Paris, Travel delays strikes and disruption, Theme parks, jobs

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