Date: 06/09/2010

French railway workers went on strike late Monday, ahead of a planned day of nationwide protest against the pension reform proposals of President Nicolas Sarkozy. Overnight trains, both domestic and international, were canceled, according to German news agency DPA, and transportation throughout the country is expected to be severely disrupted as the strike continues into Tuesday.

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French railway workers go on strike ahead of nationwide protests | DW | 07.09.2010

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The transportation, government and public service sectors in France are expecting considerable disruptions as trade unions go on strike to protest against President Nicolas Sarkozys planned pension reforms.

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