The strikes continue to disrupt transportation as they push back against the unpopular reforms. In Paris the travelers are aware of the strike but it is nowhere near the complete shutdown of the system in the mid-90s. For commuters getting in and out of Paris, I understand that is a much bigger problem due to fewer trains running. The strike could continue for days or even weeks due to the extremely high public support for the strike. CNN:
A strike to protest government pension reforms is set to extend into a third day Thursday.
On Wednesday, more than 1 million people walked out to protest the reforms -- and at least some of them will stay off the job on Thursday.
French workers are fighting government plans to raise the retirement age from 60 to 62.
Ten out of 12 French oil refineries were hit by the strikes Wednesday, with eight of them fully or partially stopped, according to the French Union of Petroleum Industries.
About half of Paris Metro workers were on strike, and will stay off the job Thursday, a Metro-transport union spokesman said.
