Eiffel Tower shut by staff protest after women moved for religious visit
Summary
The Eiffel Tower was closed after staff went on strike because women workers were asked to move away during a visit by a Hindu religious group. The company that runs the tower apologized and said such actions go against their values of gender equality.Key Facts
- A Hindu religious group, BAPS, visited the Eiffel Tower on Saturday.
- During the visit, women workers were asked to leave their posts to make space for men.
- Staff protested this action, feeling it was humiliating and unfair.
- The company managing the tower, SETE, said the demand to limit interaction with women should not have been accepted.
- SETE's president confirmed this practice conflicts with their commitment to gender equality.
- BAPS apologized for any hurt caused and said their visit was planned to avoid disruption.
- Paris officials, including the mayor, called for an investigation and stressed that equality must be respected everywhere.
- Political leaders in France criticized the practice and supported workers’ rights to equality.
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