JUST WATCHED Workers at French nuclear plants vote to strike Replay More Videos ... MUST WATCH Workers at French nuclear plants vote to strike 02:28People are now hoarding gas, worried that it may be some time until supply levels are back to normal. The government's argument is that the strict laws that make French workers among the best protected in the world leave companies in a difficult position where they can't take on new staff. Employees of oil refineries, nuclear power plants and some public transportation have left one in three gas stations dry, forcing vehicles to search for well-stocked stations and causing long lines at the pump. The workers are protesting a labor reform bill put forward by the government that will make it easier for companies to hire and fire employees. Such scenes are being played out across the country Friday as unions have called for workers to step up protests that have for the past week crippled parts of France.

Source: CNN May 27, 2016 06:01 UTC