Unions vow to shut France’s economy down amid pension battle
Publicat:Unions are threatening to shut down France’s economy this week in what they hope is their toughest riposte yet to President Emmanuel Macron’s plan to raise the retirement age, according to AP News. Roads blocked, oil refineries disrupted, planes grounded and trains halted — the first actions are expected Monday, as truckers are being urged […] The post Unions vow to shut France’s economy down amid pension battle appeared first on Știri online, ultimele știri, presa online, ziar online - Sursazilei.ro .
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