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France workers strike, march for 'dignified wage'

France workers strike, march for 'dignified wage'

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On Thursday, French trade unions coordinated nationwide strikes and demonstrations, with tens of thousands of members taking part and officials expecting up to 700,000 demonstrators. Participants are demanding higher wages and backing the high‑school protest movement, while also raising concerns about the cost of living. The actions add fresh pressure on President Macron’s government after more than a month of large, recurring protests across France.

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    The demonstrations come as the eurozone's second largest economy battles to redress its finances, six months ahead of elections to replace centrist President Emmanuel Macron

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The demonstrations come as the eurozone's second largest economy battles to redress its finances, six months ahead of elections to replace centrist President Emmanuel Macron

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The Hindu Center-Left Kasturi & Sons Ltd. Current article

France workers strike, march for 'dignified wage'

The demonstrations come as the eurozone's second largest economy battles to redress its finances, six months ahead of elections to replace centrist President Emmanuel Macron

The New Indian Express Center Express Publications (Madurai) Ltd.

French unions join forces for nationwide strikes, increasing pressure on Macron's government

PARIS: Tens of thousands of trade union members joined nationwide strikes and demonstrations on Thursday to demand higher wages and support the high school protest movement, piling fresh pressure on the beleaguered government. After more than a month of large, recurring protests across France, major…

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