Strike Held at the Eiffel Tower Due to Relocation of Female Employees
The historic monument in Paris was closed due to a staff strike protesting the relocation of female personnel during the visit of a religious delegation.
The Eiffel Tower, one of the world's most visited structures, was closed to visitors on Monday due to a staff strike initiated after female employees were removed from their workplaces during the visit of a Hindu religious group.
Strike Decision at the Eiffel Tower
Following the events over the weekend at the center managing the famous structure in Paris, employees gathered on Monday to decide on a strike. In line with this decision, the monument was temporarily closed.
Religious Delegation Visit and Female Employees
A delegation of approximately 100 people affiliated with the Hindu religious group Bochasanwasi Akshar Purushottam Swaminarayan Sanstha visited the monument on Saturday. During the visit, female staff were asked to leave their workplaces and be replaced by men.
Statements from the Union Representative
Union representative Diane Davoine stated that she felt deep discomfort regarding the treatment to which female employees were subjected. Davoine expressed that the workers experienced great humiliation in the face of this situation and that reactions escalated throughout the weekend.
Apology from Management and Reactions
Although the management front apologized to the employees following the incident, the workers demanded guarantees to prevent similar situations from recurring. The personnel established a dialogue with management and displayed a clear stance against such practices.
Statement from the Operating Company
Société d'Exploitation de la tour Eiffel, the firm operating the monument, confirmed that the religious delegation requested a visit to be organized in a way that would limit interaction with women. The company stated that these conditions should not have been accepted.