The Hotel du Collectuonneur staff in Paris have initiated a strike over pay concerns, to the embarrassment of the International Olympic Committee. Team USA medal total and full Paris Olympics table predicted by supercomputer Paris 2024 'anti-sex' beds could cost athletes their Olympic medal dream On early Thursday morning, employees of this high-end hotel, where the International Olympic Committee delegation is residing for the Paris Olympics, initiated a work stoppage, alleging they've not seen a pay increase in seven years. This strike incident has left the hotel short-staffed on the eve of the Games.
At the crack of dawn, 7 a.m, a collective protest from a faction of chefs, waitstaff, and technical personnel began at the magnificent five-star Hotel du Collectionneur, which caused an interruption to the morning meal service. The IOC was planning to utilize this venue for regular gatherings and activities, thus the strike incident has understandably sparked worries.
Current reports suggest that theres a heightened sense of anticipation suggesting potential further strikes in the coming weeks, causing more turmoil. This certainly spells trouble for the IOC who are thought to have shelled out a whopping $24 million to secure full-fledged utilization of the hotel premises for the duration of the Games. Olympics refugee team details and how many athletes take part Palestine protestors clash with Israel fans at Paris Olympics after bomb scare The workers' union, Union Departementale CGT Paris, representing these striking workers, shared footage from within the confines of the hotel displaying around dozen staffers occupying one of the guest corridors, with some showing off the union's banners while others held placards showcasing strong messages such as "Luxury hotel, poverty wages" and "Give us back our social assets".
UD CGT has reported that employees at Hotel du Collectionneur haven't seen a wage increase since 2017. The union alleges that despite shareholders receiving a hefty $10 million dividend this year, there's been no progress on enhancing staff wages. The strike was initiated following the rejection of the most recent salary hike proposal.
Additionally, the workforce is campaigning for a "13th month" pay bonus, a customary perk in France that provides workers with an extra month's salary in December. The Guardian has revealed that Hotel du Collectionneur stands as the only high-end Parisian hotel that failed to settle with its employees ahead of the Olympics. Strikers have highlighted that their total demands amount to merely 1/20th of the hotel's contract value with the IOC.
Despite the morning strike, IOC officials and guests were observed continuing their activities within the hotel. Hotel du Collectionneur isn't new to hosting elite events; it was the chosen venue for UEFA's major congress earlier in February..
