# France braces for strikes and protests as unions vow nationwide action

https://mins.news/en/item/130437

- BBC News, 2026-11-05 10:26 UTC
- World
- Original: https://www.bbc.co.uk/news/articles/ckx2qzv835pgo?at_medium=RSS&at_campaign=rss

> Five French unions have joined a wave of strikes and protests for a national day of action.

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