Will the Olympic medals be delivered on time? The manufacturers of the 5,084 Olympic medals are determined to continue their strike

The standoff between the employees of the Monnaie de Paris and the management began about a fortnight ago. The reason? The production staff of the Olympic medals are demanding a pay raise. Nothing alarming so far. This strike has become a matter of national interest because not only do these medals symbolize sporting excellence, but they are also symbols of the host city and its legacy. While the management stated that production was not halted outside the imposing buildings of the Monnaie de Paris, there are about fifty protesters with tense faces, mixing determination and frustration. Around their necks hang "medals of contempt", a symbol of their struggle for recognition and fair working conditions. Here, these symbols of pride and celebration take on a whole new meaning. They embody the daily struggle of workers to be recognized and valued for their contribution to society.

Beyond the immediate consequences, the strike resonates in society, highlighting labor struggles in the context of global events. The case of the employees of the Monnaie de Paris is not an isolated case, strike notices have already been filed by other unions, such as the CGT RATP or among the firefighters. It seems that, inadvertently, the Olympic Games have become a platform for numerous demands.