French unions lead day of protest against the country's new right wing government
FRENCH trade unions led a day of protests today to demand that the government’s weakening of pension rights be reversed and for an increase in wages.
The General Confederation of Labour (CGT), Solidaires union centres and teachers’ body the FSU were joined by youth organisations in calling the nationwide protests to coincide with right-wing Prime Minister Michel Barnier outlining his government’s programme.
Mr Barnier was controversially appointed PM by President Emmanuel Macron three weeks ago, even though his Republican Party came last in July’s National Assembly election.
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