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French public sector workers strike over pay freeze
Original: French public sector workers strike over pay freeze ahead of 2027 budget
French public sector workers have walked out in protest at a pay freeze as the government prepares the 2027 budget. Union members in hospitals, schools and other state services are demanding wage increases amid rising living costs. The strike is being followed for what it signals about labour unrest and pressure on the government's budget plans.
Why now: A nationwide public sector strike over wages directly challenges the government's fiscal plans, making it a leading labour story.
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