The French government and labor unions will face off on Wednesday over a pensions overhaul, 14 days into a crippling transport strike that is hurting businesses, wearing out commuters and casting a shadow over holiday plans. | AFP
At a meeting late Tuesday, four unions including the CGT decided to continue their action, which has wreaked havoc on public transport in Paris and other cities, hobbled regional and international trains, and grounded planes on some strike days.
The government insists the new system will be fairer and more transparent, improving pensions for women and low earners in particular. Police fired tear gas in Paris after protesters hurled projectiles, and arrested 30 people in the French capital where some 76,000 turned out for the third major march since the strike began on December 5.
National rail operator SNCF said Tuesday that it would assure a seat for each passenger who bought a holiday ticket on high-speed TGV trains for the coming weekend, though many will face time and date changes, and disruptions are still expected on regional lines.In Paris, only half of the 16 metro lines were running Wednesday, with most of the rest offering limited services.
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