Strikes and Demos: What to Expect From Tuesday's 'Act 3' of Student Protests in France
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The protests in France are becoming more and more violent. Already this Tuesday, they could spread over the whole country, and not only there, social issues are becoming more and more pressing.
The high school students involved are demanding more resources for national education and are denouncing the pressure of Parcoursup, the unreplaced teachers, the dilapidated buildings and the busy schedules.
Student protests continue in France, with hundreds of schools closed on Monday due to demonstrations. The CGT, one of the country's largest unions, said its members would take to the streets in support of the students.
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The LocalStrikes and demos: What to expect from Tuesday's 'act 3' of student protests in France
French unions have called for a day of strikes and demos on Tuesday, October 6th, to support the lycée pupils who are currently protesting over a lack of resources - here's what to expect.
The high school trade unions called for an "Act III" of their mobilization on Tuesday, everywhere in France, in the face of a "political wall". The intersyndicale of National Education manifests alongside them, as well as several political parties including LFI, the PS and the PCF.
With the support of professional organisations that will join high schools and students during a demonstration on Tuesday, the movement is on its way. But France's public deficit and debt deprive the government of room for manoeuvre.
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