Incident Details
On December 9 at 21:00 local time, nationwide strikes are to begin on behalf of the energy sector. Employees under Electricite de France (EDF) plan to hold a 24-hour strike to protest a planned restructuring of EDF, claiming the new project would lead to dismantling and privatization of EDF therefore affecting employment.
Traveler Safety
SafeAbroad travelers are advised to avoid strikes and ensure to have backup generators in the event of outages. During this time, seek to only drink bottled water, as without electricity, water purification systems are down and risks of waterborne illnesses increase. Contact your program leaders if you have questions. Monitor the incident via social media.
