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More than 200,000 French public sector workers took to the streets across France, including in Saint-Malo, to protest against low wages, under the banner of being fed up with poorly paid work. Police made around 440 arrests during the demonstrations. The day of action highlights growing anger among fonctionnaires over pay and working conditions in the public sector.
- 2French PM warns against violence as public sector strike begins▼French PM warns against student violence as public sector strike kicks off
France's Prime Minister has cautioned students against resorting to violence as a nationwide public sector strike gets under way. The strike brings together civil servants protesting over pay, working conditions and staffing, while the government urges calm amid fears of street clashes. The warning comes as unions mobilise workers and students across the country.
- 3France braces for strikes and protests over civil servants' pay●Business - France braces for day of strikes and protests over civil servants' pay
France is preparing for a nationwide day of strikes and protests as civil servants demand better pay. Public sector unions are mobilising members across the country, with demonstrations expected in multiple cities. The action highlights ongoing discontent over wages and working conditions in the French public sector, and officials are bracing for disruption to public services.