By Louis Regan
OVER 1,000 workers at a popular family destination for Brits took part in workers strikes on Tuesday – sparking swirling fears of cancellations and travel chaos.
More workers are likely to join trade unionists on Saturday for another day of protests.
Disgruntled workers went on a strike in order to get better working conditions and a pay rise[/caption]
The protesters clutched flags and bellowed slogans as they marched[/caption]
The baying crowd of striking workers at Disneyland Paris flooded the theme park’s main street wielding union 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.
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[/caption]
Category: World News, jobs, Theme Parks, Travel delays strikes and disruption
