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The 2021 French labor protests were a series of protests and strikes organized by the General Confederation of Labour (France) (CGT), other trade unions, and French citizens dissatisfied with the country's economic and employment conditions in the wake of the COVID-19 pandemic. These were followed by protests against proposed laws that would ...
The issue of pension reforms has been dealt with by various French governments over recent decades, specifically to tackle budget shortfalls. [5] France has one of the lowest retirement ages for an industrialised country, and spends more than most countries on pensions, with it amounting to almost 14% of economic output. [6]
For British travellers in France, the Foreign Office is warning: “Industrial action may start the evening before the strike day and run for several days.” The latest walk-out is due to end at ...
The 45-year-old centrist president, in his second and final term, has repeatedly said he is convinced that France’s retirement system needs to be modified to make it sustainable.
Strike action and unplanned maintenance had led to more than 60 per cent of France's refining capacity – or 740,000 barrels per day (bpd) — being offline which in turn forced the country to import more amid the increased energy costs due to the global supply uncertainty. [1]
More than 250 protests are also expected around the country – with some unions calling for rolling action
STORY: France told TotalEnergies to raise wages on Thursday (October 13) as the oil firm's two-week standoff with striking workers dragged on. The depot and refinery strikes have sapped the ...
This list may not reflect recent changes. 0–9. 1995 strikes in France; 2009 French Caribbean general strikes; French Student and Workers Strike against Austerity 2009;