VOICED : Huelga de trenes aumenta tension en Francia

Nine days before Euro 2016, French railway workers began an indefinite strike due to work schedules, complicating the government's situation amidst ongoing labor reform disputes. The strike severely disrupted train services, with only 60% of high-speed and 30-40% of regional trains running. The government is under pressure to resolve the issue and has announced salary improvements for teachers and researchers while maintaining its stance on labor reforms aimed at reducing unemployment, despite workers' concerns about job security.

What was the primary reason for the railway workers' strike in France?

• Disagreement over labor reform

• Issues with work schedules

• Demand for higher wages

• Protest against Eurocopa 2016

How many strikes had occurred in France since March before this railway strike?

• Five

• Eight

• Seven

• Six

What percentage of high-speed trains were operational during the strike?

• 50%

• 60%

• 70%

• 80%

What action did the government take to prevent social unrest in other sectors?

• Introduced new labor laws

• Increased taxes

• Improved teacher salaries

• Reduced train fares

What is the government's stance on the labor reform despite the strike?

• They plan to withdraw it

• They are open to negotiations

• They are determined to implement it

• They have postponed it