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French govt, unions face off for 14th day over pensions reform

Protesters hold a portrait of French President Emmanuel Macron portrayed as King Louis XVI of France at a demonstration against pension reforms near Bastille Square in Paris yesterday. – EPA pic, December 18, 2019.

THE French government and labour unions will face off today over a pensions overhaul, 14 days into a crippling transport strike that is hurting businesses, wearing out commuters and casting a shadow over holiday plans. After hundreds of thousands took to the streets yesterday, both sides stood firm ahead of a series of meetings, with government officials having said they are ready to negotiate.

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