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Olympic Opening Ceremony: Dancers File Notice of Strike
Olympic Opening Ceremony: Dancers File Notice of Strike
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The dancers participating in the opening ceremony of the Olympic Games have filed a strike notice. They denounce unequal treatment between intermittent dancers and employees. Ghislain Gauthier, general secretary of the CGT entertainment federation was the guest of 11/13 info.
Dancers at the 2024 Olympics opening ceremony, scheduled for Friday, July 26, have filed a strike notice. They are denouncing unequal treatment. Wouldn’t a strike on the day of the opening ceremony risk tarnishing the country’s image? “It’s not our responsibility, we’re not here to spoil the party, we’re here to represent the interests of entertainment workers within the Olympic Games.”explains Ghislain Gauthier, general secretary of the CGT entertainment federation.
Two points of major tension were raised: the reimbursement and the equivalent of royalties for artists.Negotiations are continuing, so we feel that the employer is moving forward, we have not yet reached a point of agreement”explains the guest. More than 200 artists participate in the discussions.
