Teachers and civil servants to strike across France on Thursday
Briefly

French unions have organized strikes and protests for teachers and civil service workers on Thursday, responding to concerns over job cuts and deteriorating working conditions. Nine major teachers' unions are involved, while public sector unions are advocating for higher salaries and change in sick leave policies. They are also demanding a repeal of the 2023 pension reform. Demonstrations across France will include a major protest in Paris at noon, although the impact on civil service disruptions may be limited due to some unions not participating.
Nine of the main unions representing teachers and school staff have called for nation-wide strikes to raise awareness for job cuts and deteriorating working conditions.
Unions for both teachers and civil servants are calling for a repeal of the 2023 pension reform amid their protests and strikes planned for Thursday.
Demonstrations will take place across the country, including a significant gathering at noon in Paris in front of the economy and finance ministry.
While many teachers are expected to strike, disruption in the civil service may be limited as major public sector unions are not participating.
Read at The Local France
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