France's eight main trade unions called for a day of strikes on January 19 against pension reform announced by President Emmanuel Macron's government on Tuesday.

French unions call for strike against pension reform on Jan 19

France's government defied trade unions on Friday by including a contested clause on raising the retirement age by two years in its draft legislation, amid signs that weeks of street protests and strikes may be losing momentum.

Despite weeks of protests, Macron raises retirement age in pension reforms legislation

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French unions call for strike against pension reform on Jan 19

Despite weeks of protests, Macron raises retirement age in pension reforms legislation