Large Protests and Strikes Take Place Across France
Hundreds of thousands of people joined demonstrations and strikes across France over living costs and concerns about public services.
The government said 600,000 people joined. The CGT said almost 1.6 million joined.
People wanted more pay. They wanted better work conditions. They wanted public services protected.
Teachers, hospital workers, train workers and students joined.
Most protests were peaceful. Police used tear gas in Bordeaux and Lyon.
Authorities reported trouble in some cities.
The strikes stopped some transport. They affected schools and universities. Some education sites had blockades.
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