French hardline union CGT calls for more strikes after President Macron's New Year pledge to push through an overhaul of the pension system
Hardline CGT union leader Philippe Martinez calls for strikes"everywhere" from next week, as President Macron vows not to back down on his pension plan following weeks of nationwide strikes by trade unions.
CGT leader Philippe Martinez called for strikes "everywhere" from next week, both "in the public and the private sector". Macron's New Year's address was closely watched for signs that the government's resolve might be weakening. Far-left leader Jean-Luc Melenchon, head of the France Unbowed party, added on Twitter: "These are not wishes but a declaration of war to the millions of French who refuse his reform."Already another day of mass protests is set for January 9, when teachers, dockers, hospital workers, and other public sector employees are expected to join transport workers by striking for the day.
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