Overview

• French police officers working during the Paris Olympics will receive a bonus of up to €1,900 ($2,050) following protests and negotiations with unions.
• Public sector workers, including security forces, nurses, and train drivers, are pushing for extra pay for forgoing their holidays during the Games.
• The CGT trade union representing Paris metro staff has given notice of possible strikes over the summer in an effort to secure pay hikes and bonuses.
• France is expecting millions of visitors during the Olympics and is keen to avoid street protests and industrial disputes that could disrupt the event.
• Approximately 35,000 security forces will be on duty each day for the Olympics, with holiday leave banned for officers during this period.