Disappointed after meeting, French unions call for 5 November action

EuroNews21 October 2026, 21:28 UTCFrance

Trade unions, unanimously disappointed after their meeting with the government, are calling for a large mobilisation on 5 November. The CGT's general secretary is urging workers to "generalise the strike".

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