Unions Strike Again Over Proposed French Pension Reforms

Transport, education and other services in France were impacted by a second round of strikes on Tuesday, January 31, as unions again opposed the government’s proposed pension reforms.

Footage recorded by @Elfyangelfire shows a labor union march in Le Havre.

Local media, citing unions, reported that 40,000 turned out in the port city. Similar marches were being held across France for the second time this month.

The French government’s proposed pension reforms would raise the retirement age for most people from 62 to 64. Credit: @Elfyangelfire via Storyful

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