French labour dispute: Widespread strikes cause disruption

[hunter]

Source: BBC

France is being hit by serious disruption as unions lead strike action at oil refineries, nuclear power stations, ports and transport hubs.

Motorways and bridges have been blocked and flights have been delayed.

In Paris, there have been clashes between police and groups of youths, an AFP reporter said.

PM Manuel Valls has again insisted that labour reforms at the heart of the dispute would not be withdrawn, but suggested they could be "modified".


Read more: http://www.bbc.com/news/world-europe-36385778

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We U.S. Americans are such a brainwashed and fearful lot, thankful to have abusive employers, low pay, crappy but very expensive healthcare, and few or no vacations.

[hollowdweller]

1. I wish we cold do stuff like that here.

[bucolic_frolic]

2. I think you'll see slowdowns

if Trump is elected and puts the squeeze on working families

to help the rich

People are far more aware than they were 20 years ago

[Enthusiast]

3. Kicked and recommended to the absolute max!