French trade unions staged a national strike yesterday sending a powerful message of protest against the economic policy and reform programme of Nicolas Sarkozy, president.
The one-day stoppage caused disruption to rail, air and local transport and to public services, especially schools, but early indications suggested that participation in the strikes was slightly lower than the last such day of industrial action on January 29.
However, the government was bracing itself for mass demonstrations on the streets of Paris and across France later in the day in support of a further economic stimulus package, an end to public sector reforms and action to stop companies from laying off workers.
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