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Macron faces first major strike since re-election as unions oppose pension reform

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French schools, trains and businesses are set to be affected by the first major strike called since the re-election of President Emmanuel Macron in April. The extent of disruption remains uncertain, however, with the strike a test for the CGT union behind the protests. Macron has approved wage hikes for civil servants and teachers and put in place one of Europe's most generous anti-inflation safety nets.

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The Star Kuala Lumpur

Some French unions call strike in test of Macron mettle on pension reform

PARIS (Reuters) - Several hard-left trade unions in France are calling for a nationwide strike on Thursday to demand pay increases to cope with soaring inflation, threatening disruption to transport, schools and the energy sector. Read full story

1 year ago·Malaysia

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Bangkok Post

Macron faces strike as French unions flex muscles

PARIS - French schools, trains and businesses are set to be affected Thursday by the first major strike called since the re-election of President Emmanuel Macron in April, as unions push for wage hikes and the end of planned pension reform.

1 year ago·กทม, Thailand

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Eyewitness News

Macron faces strike as French unions flex muscles

Macron has approved wage hikes for civil servants and teachers and put in place one of Europe's most generous anti-inflation safety nets that has capped energy prices for households and held down inflation.

1 year ago·South Africa

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France24

Macron faces first major strike since re-election as unions oppose pension reform

French schools, trains and businesses are set to be affected Thursday by the first major strike called since the re-election of President Emmanuel Macron in April, as unions push for wage hikes and the end of planned pension reform.

1 year ago·France

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