French Unions and Protest Groups Call Fresh Rallies and Nationwide Strike
- French labor unions and protest groups have called for fresh demonstrations on October 31, followed by a nationwide strike on November 5 to build pressure over wages, living costs, and public services.
- The movement, which began with student protests last month, has expanded as groups including the 'Yellow Vests' converge to challenge President Emmanuel Macron over economic policy and living standards.
- Around 410,000 people participated in Saturday's rallies across France, where authorities deployed 70,000 security personnel to contain unrest, resulting in 1,314 arrests and around 50 police injuries.
- While the government has opened discussions with unions and student representatives, protest leaders claim proposed measures fall short. "We see an aggregation of anger," Murielle Guilbert, co-leader of the left-wing Solidaires trade union federation, told BFM TV on Sunday.
- Police unions warn that current staffing levels are unsustainable, challenging authorities' ability to maintain security. Meanwhile, President Macron faces limited room to maneuver due to strained public finances and his presidency's approaching end.
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Casserolade in front of the National Assembly Friday, new mobilization on 31 October, general strike on 5 November... After two meetings marked by a strong mobilization, other meetings have
French unions and protest groups call fresh rallies and nationwide strike
French unions and protest groups have called for fresh demonstrations on 31 October and a nationwide strike on 5 November, seeking to build on a movement over wages, living costs and public services…
Protest groups and unions in France are calling for a new demonstration next Saturday and a nationwide strike on November 5. They argue that the government’s proposals are at least inadequate. The post France: Protest groups and unions call for new demonstrations – “We got no response” appeared first on in.gr.
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