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Amanda Morrow

Striking Paris transport workers to lead charge against French pension reform

Paris-region commuters in a metro station during a strike against government plans to reform the pension system, 6 January 2020. Reuters/Charles Platiau

The Ile-de-France region surrounding Paris will be worst hit by nationwide strikes against pension reform on Thursday as Parisian transport workers – who face losing their special retirement privileges – prepare to take up the call by unions for a “zero transport day”.

RATP metro operators in Paris say three lines will be completely closed (8, 10, 11), while 10 others will only function during rush hours or be "partially operated". Only the driverless lines 1 and 14 will circulate normally.

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