2010 Strikes, France

Overview of events
Seven days of strikes and demonstrations have occurred thus far, on 7 September (Tuesday), 23 September (Thursday), 2 October (Saturday), 12 October (Tuesday) and 16 October (Saturday), 19 October (Tuesday), and 20 October (Wednesday). Strikes are expected to continue preceding the vote in the Upper House of the French legislature later in the week. The figures regarding the number of participants varies widely, with numbers being reported by the French Interior Ministry, police, and unions.
The second day of strikes saw the cancellation of as many as 50% of flights at airports in Paris and other cities. Half the country's long-distance trains were cancelled.