| Author (Corporate) | BBC News Online |
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| Series Title | BBC News |
| Series Details | 4.10.05 |
| Publication Date | 04/10/2005 |
| Content Type | News |
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A one-day national strike in France on 4 October 2005 caused huge disruption to transport, schools and industry across the country. Strikers were protesting about government economic policies, including plans to privatise state firms, and complain that low pay is eroding their purchasing power. |
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| Countries / Regions | France |
