Closure of the Eiffel Tower to Visitors: The Reason?

The Eiffel Tower was closed to visitors today, Wednesday, on the 100th anniversary of its founder's death due to a strike by its workers amid ongoing contract negotiations with the tower's management. A spokesperson for the tower stated, “The strike was announced before the start of contract negotiations with the city of Paris, which owns the 134-year-old landmark.” The spokesperson noted that the tower typically welcomes about 20,000 visitors daily at this time of year. However, it is still scheduled to broadcast a special musical presentation commemorating the death of Gustave Eiffel, the tower's founder, today via social media and French television, which was pre-recorded. The Eiffel Tower, one of the most visited sites in the world, usually opens its doors daily throughout the year, despite occasional strikes.