French protest groups demand more rallies as Macron faces tough choices
Labour leaders urged further protests next Saturday, November 31, and a nationwide strike on November 5, saying frustration over wages, living costs and…
The Hindu reports: Labour leaders urged further protests next Saturday, November 31, and a nationwide strike on November 5, saying frustration over wages, living costs and public services was spreading far beyond the student movement that first mobilised last month.
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