# Protesters to join nationwide march as France braces for strike action

https://mins.news/en/item/130136

- The Guardian, 2026-11-05 05:00 UTC
- Society
- Original: https://www.theguardian.com/world/2026/nov/05/protesters-france-march-strikes-education-cost-of-living

> Trade unions expect hundreds of thousands to demonstrate across France, with hospital, air traffic, postal, teaching and rail workers among those set to strike. Protests focus on living costs, education and public spending cuts. Rail unions say the proposed budget cuts would worsen poverty, reduce social security and freeze state workers’ salaries.

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