Work stoppages across several French sectors coincided Thursday with demonstrations over pay and living costs nationwide; police dispersed protesters with tear gas, CBS News reported.
Workers in education and transport joined colleagues from other unionized sectors, leaving their jobs to take part. CBS correspondent Ramy Inocencio reported from Paris.
The Independent had reported that unions planned a weeklong action ahead of a general strike scheduled for Nov. 5. EconoTimes previously covered the unions’ plan for a general strike.
