Further strikes scdeduled across the country

A four-day strike by Air France pilots is scheduled to conclude at midnight local time (2300 UTC) on 17 November 2008. Significant flight disruptions continued on 17 November, with only two thirds of the long haul flights and half of other flights running. Representatives from the airline expect most of the services to return to normal on 18 November. Meanwhile, on 18 November railway workers are expected to go on strike in response to a proposal that will change their work hours. They have also announced the possibility of a second strike beginning on the evening of 23 November. Eurostar officials have stated that they expect their services to run as normal, but significant disruptions are anticipated throughout other domestic services. On 20 November teachers and students will protest poor working conditions and staff cuts. Postal workers will also stage a march on 22 November to protest the privatization of France's Post Office.