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France 24: France braces for strikes that could bring the country ‘to a standstill’ for days on end
Strikes against bitterly contested plans to reform pensions in France continue on Tuesday, and this time unions have upped the ante. Unlike previous walkouts, this week’s industrial action has no pre-arranged end date.
With workers across multiple sectors expected to strike, life in France could grind to a halt for days on end. Teachers, gas and electricity workers, train drivers, and industrial workers are all expected to join strikes that begin on Tuesday, sparking national upheaval that could last for days on end.
March 7 will mark the sixth day of industrial action since January over government plans to reform pension rights in France and increase the retirement age from 62 to 64.
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WNU Editor: My friends in France are telling me that tomorrow's strike is going for the entire week. Maybe longer.
France Bracing For A Nationwide Strike Over Pension Reform This Tuesday
France braces for decisive strike action against Macron’s pension reform -- Politico
France braces for national 'standstill' ahead of planned protests -- Euronews
France travel warning as FCO advice updated amid strike action -- Manchester Evening News
France braces for massive strike in pension reform showdown -- RFI
French Unions Say Pension Protests Will Bring Country to a Halt -- Bloomberg
1 comment:
I understand French are furious: working 35 hours a week is exhausting, only 5 weeks of vacation plus days of seniority plus religious days plus official state days!!! Wow, how is it possible to work after 62?
Don't ask any French about economy...they absolutely illiterate.
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