The finance bill, which aims for a public deficit of 5% of GDP in 2027, will be examined in its initial version from November 20 in the Senate. Schools and transport are expected to be disrupted. The Ministry of National Education estimates the strike rate at 17.54% in public primary education.
The unions are calling for a revaluation of the Smic, which has not received a boost since 2012, an increase in all wages, more tax justice, preservation of public services and better study conditions for young people.
In Paris, the route proposed by the unions was rejected.
Employees and civil servants are called on to strike for their wages. Young people and retirees are invited to join them in demonstrations.
This day is part of the social unrest underway since the beginning of autumn, in continuation of high-school and student mobilizations.
The inter-union coalition is mobilizing on the theme of purchasing power. Youth organizations are continuing blockade operations.
Some 252 actions have been announced at this stage, according to a CGT map. The government is expected to provide concrete responses."From a budgetary point of view,"the executive's room for maneuver is"obviously very limited,"a minister acknowledges.