PARIS, Oct 22 (Bernama-dpa) -- A major French trade union has called for a general strike on November 5 amid ongoing social protests, saying the country is in a deep crisis with conditions worsening for most of the population, reported German news agency dpa.
World : More French Demos Loom As Union Calls General Strike For November 5
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A major French union called for a general strike on November 5, citing worsening living conditions and calling for wage increases and price freezes.
- French union CGT demands 10% minimum wage hike and frozen prices for essentials.
- CGT leader Sophie Binet urged reversal of social spending cuts in next year's budget.
- Violent protests occurred in France last Saturday, with riots and looting reported.
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