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French unions hope 11th day of strikes will dial up pressure over pensions

Protesters on 22 March 2023. © AFP - LOIC VENANCE

French trade union leaders are counting on their members for a huge turnout on Thursday, the 11th day of strike action against the government’s pension reform. Talks between union representatives and Prime Minister Elisabeth Borne ended without agreement on Wednesday.

Another national day of strikes and protests – the 11th since the start of the year – has been announced for Thursday, with unions and opponents of the changes to the retirement system hoping to regain momentum.

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