PARIS - Thousands of protesters opposed to the French government’s plan to revamp the retirement system marched through Paris on Saturday, the 24th day of crippling strikes. In an unusual gesture, unions organizing the march asked yellow vest protesters to join them. The march coincided with the 59th consecutive Saturday of marches by the yellow vest movement that seeks social and economic justice. The strikes have disrupted transport across France and beyond, hobbling Paris Metros and trains across the country as well as businesses. Paris Metro service was improving, with partial service on several lines that had been shut down from the start.

Source: thestar December 28, 2019 16:18 UTC