France: Strike disrupts energy sector, schools, transport

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Nationwide strike disrupts France's energy sector as social tensions grow

A nationwide strike on Thursday disrupted the French energy sector, taking a large chunk of the nuclear production offline, as workers push for a pay hike amid rising tensions between unions and the government over a planned pensions reform. "Thousands of workers are on strike today," said Philippe Martinez, chief…

Nationwide strike hits France’s energy sector

The strike action is seen as a barometer of potential social unrest engulfing France.

National pay strike hits French energy sector

Nuclear power, schools and transport disrupted as workers demand higher pay

France: Strike disrupts energy sector, schools, transport

A nationwide strike over pay and pensions has reduced energy output and disrupted schools and transport in France. One of the country's best-known landmarks, the Eiffel Tower, is also closed to visitors.

Nationwide strike in France disrupts transport services, closes Eiffel tower

Workers unions demand raising minimum wage to €2,000, imposing work for 32 hours a week, and reducing retirement age to 60 years - Anadolu Agency