The general strike was necessary , the union said January 17 , `` to convince the government and employers to keep in mind the social reality of employees and social welfare recipients . '' Eurostar and Thalys international train lines are affected . The UK is also the most vulnerable to a no-deal Brexit, with its ports at Dover and Calais being among those that would be hit by disruption from any potential customs checks on goods coming CNN journalists do not see strikes or major traffic disruptions .
Eurostar and Thalys international train lines are affected . The UK is also the most vulnerable to a no-deal Brexit, with its ports at Dover and Calais being among those that would be hit by disruption from any potential customs checks on goods coming CNN journalists do not see strikes or major traffic disruptions .