Trade unions are calling for demonstrations on Thursday, November 5, a national interprofessional day of action.
More than a month after the first blockades, the high-school mobilization appears to be running out of steam. Some acknowledge it.
Everywhere, the same division: some want to continue the movement, others now wish to resume classes.
Thursday's day of action is meant to serve as a test of whether or not to revive an already lengthy high-school protest.
The contrast between the ministry's figures and those of the unions illustrates the uncertainty over the real scale of the blockades.
For others, Tuesday's day constitutes a trial run before Thursday."Of course there are fewer people today, but that's because of Thursday the 5th,"a representative says. According to the Ministry of Education, 48 high schools were blocked this Tuesday. The unions count 500, out of 3,700 establishments in France.