Eiffel Tower staff strike after management orders women out of sight for Hindu group visit
Paris landmark's management apologizes after directing female employees to remain hidden during a visit by a religious group.
The Eiffel Tower reopened after a one-day strike triggered by management's decision to order female staff to stay out of sight during a visit by a Hindu religious group, according to The Guardian.
City Hall, which operates the Paris landmark, has apologized for the action, stating it breached France's republican principle of equality, and has ordered a full inquiry into the incident.
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- Eiffel Tower management under fire after decision to hide female staff — The Guardian — Business
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