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French women protesting pension reform say another way of working is possible

Summary by Ground News

More than one million people took to the streets for the day of strike action on 19 January, according to official statistics. The most controversial part of the proposed reform is hiking the minimum retirement age to 64 from 62, which is the lowest level in any major European economy. Paris metro and suburban rail services will be severely restricted.

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The Independent

Watch live: French workers march in Paris against Macron’s pension reform plans

Watch live as French unions march in Paris against Emmanuel Macron’s pension reform plans.

1 year ago·London, United Kingdom

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Gold Coast Bulletin

Unions Strike Again Over Proposed French Pension Reforms

Transport, education and other services in France were impacted by a second round of strikes on Tuesday, January 31, as unions again opposed the government’s proposed pension reforms. Footage recorded by @Elfyangelfire shows a labor union march in Le Havre. Local media, citing unions, reported that 40,000 turned out in the port city. Similar marches were being held across France for the second time this month. The French government’s proposed pe…

1 year ago·Southport, Australia

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The Mercury

Unions Strike Again Over Proposed French Pension Reforms

1 year ago·Hobart, Australia

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Wall Street Journal

French Workers Mount New Strike Against Macron’s Pension Overhaul

Turnout at demonstrations across France will be a test of the longevity of the protest movement

1 year ago·New York, United States

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Rzeczpospolita

French people protest again against pension age increase

For the second time in January, there is a nationwide strike in France, among others, workers in the energy sector, public transport and schools, in protest of public transport and schools.

1 year ago·Poland

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