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The Guardian - UK
The Guardian - UK
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Angelique Chrisafis in Paris

French police protest for better pay and conditions during Paris Olympics

A police officer holding a union flag gives a leaflet to a car driver on a bridge
A police officer gives a leaflet to a motorist during a demonstration on the Bridge of Europe in Strasbourg. Photograph: Sébastien Bozon/AFP/Getty Images

Police in France are holding a “Black Thursday” of work stoppages and demonstrations to demand better pay and conditions during this summer’s Olympic Games.

Several police unions, led by the two largest, Alliance and Unsa Police, said there should be bonuses of up to €2,000 (£1,720) as well as guarantees of holiday leave and childcare support for police this summer.

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