French Unions Continue Protests Against Macron's Pension Reform
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French unions are continuing their protests against President Emmanuel Macron's proposed pension reforms, with strikes and demonstrations causing widespread disruption across the country. The unions are calling for the government to abandon the plans, which they say will lead to longer working hours and lower pensions for many workers. Macron has said the reforms are necessary to simplify the system and make it fairer, but the unions argue that they will disproportionately affect those in physically demanding jobs.
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