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The Independent UK
The Independent UK
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Joe Middleton

French unions call for national railway strike over pay

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Unions in France have called for a national railway strike this summer as they demand increased wages, amid rising inflation.

Sud Rail, CGT and CFDT on Friday issued a joint call for industrial action on 6 July.

“Along with workers in France and in Europe, railway workers are sharply hit by exploding inflation; we must act to obtain wage increases,” the unions said in a joint statement.

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