Philosophy student Amado Lebaube said degraded working conditions are already hurting consumers of public services, and could threaten his ability to stay in school. He expressed thanks for state-paid teachers, student housing aid and government scholarships, adding, "I can study today because there are public services in this country." ———4:30 p.m.Police are using tear gas and batons to push back protesters throwing projectiles at a demonstration in Paris over public sector job cuts and salary freezes. ———10:35 a.m.A strike by French public sector workers is affecting schools, hospitals and public services and causing disruptions in domestic air traffic. Nine public sector unions have called for nationwide industrial action Tuesday to protest against what they say is a deterioration in work conditions.

Source: ABC News October 10, 2017 14:33 UTC