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More than 1 million protesters took to the streets across France in a day of mass strikes, as transport, schools and refineries were hit by significant industrial action against Emmanuel Macron’s unpopular plans to raise the retirement age by two years to 64.
Local and regional train services across France ground almost to a standstill, and public transport in cities such as Paris was ‘very disrupted’, according to transport operators. Authorities estimated that 40% of primary school teachers and more than 30% of secondary teachers went on strike. Unions said participation was higher.
Macron insists he will deliver his key election pledge to change the French pension system – raising the retirement age for most people to 64 from 62 and increasing the years of contributions required for a full pension.
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( With inputs from : www.theguardian.com )