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Alison Hird

French women protesting pension reform say another way of working is possible

Large numbers rallied against pension reform in Paris on 19 January. AFP - ALAIN JOCARD

France's unions have called for another round of strikes and rallies on Tuesday to protest President Macron's pension reform. While the government is adamant the minimum retirement age must rise from 62 to 64 in line with an ageing population, opponents say it's unfair and other solutions must be found to keep the pension kitty in the black.

"64-year-old careworkers looking after 60-year-old residents in care homes? Thanks Macron” reads one of the striking placards on the 19 January rally in Paris.

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