French Unions Launch Nationwide Strike Amid Economic AngerFrench Workers Strike as Prices Rise and Services StrainFrench Strike Adds Pressure as Debt and Disorder Mount
On November 5, French unions called nationwide strikes and demonstrations, with 500,000 to 700,000 people expected at protests over wages and living costs and in support of student demands.On November 5, unions led nationwide demonstrations in France for higher wages and student demands, as economic weakness and rising living costs intensified pressure on the government.On November 5, unions staged nationwide strikes over wages and student demands, disrupting services as France confronted weak growth, heavy debt and renewed unrest.