Striking French workers continued to disrupt oil refineries and nuclear power stations, halted some air traffic and trains and prevented almost all national newspapers from printing in the growing industrial action. Union activists blocked roads and bridges in northern France while some train drivers and air traffic controllers joined the action.
Guardian 26th May 2016 read more »
On Thursday, the French workers union CGT said 19 nuclear power plants would be affected by its actions, while six of eight oil refineries have already been impacted by strikes. Major ports, including Marseille and Le Havre, have also been affected, the BBC said.
Kallanish Energy 27th May 2016 read more »