On Day 29, French rail strike makes history 0 SHARES Share it! Rail workers were joined by teachers, hospital workers and other public-sector employees angry about the overhaul, which they fear will leave pensioners poorer. The previous longest SNCF strike, over salary and working conditions, lasted for 28 days in 1986 and early 1987. Critics fear the new pension system will effectively encourage the growth of US-style private pension funds. “The awarding of the Legion of Honour to Jean-Francois Cirelli is a provocation,” said Fabien Roussel, head of the French Communist Party.

Source: Manila Bulletin January 02, 2020 15:11 UTC