Unions call for another day of strikes and protests

The main trade unions, along with the high school and student bodies, have decided to call for a new day of strikes and demonstrations for next Tuesday 4 April.

The call was back by unions CGT, FO, CFDT, CFTC and CFE-CGC.

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