Eiffel Tower staff strike over religious visit incident
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Eiffel Tower staff and SETE management
Paris, France
September 7, 2026
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Eiffel Tower staff went on strike after female employees were asked to leave their posts during a visit by a religious delegation. Management apologized for the incident, stating it violated equality values.
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