French unions strike against pension age rise

Transport and public services in France were disrupted on the 24 June 2010 as trade unions organised their biggest strike in a year in protest against government plans to raise the retirement age from 60 to 62.

ESO: Background information: France urged to spell out budget deficit cuts http://www.europeansources.info/record/france-urged-to-spell-out-budget-deficit-cuts-french-raise-retirement-age-to-62/

France24, 24.6.10: Workers go on strike to protest raising retirement age http://www.france24.com/en/20100624-french-workers-protest-retirement-age-hike-nationwide-pensions-system-reform

France24, 25.6.10: French government stands firm on retirement age raise http://www.france24.com/en/20100625-french-government-defends-raise-retirement-age-despite-strikes

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