CFDT joins Nov 17 strike call as public sector pay talks stall

France's largest public-sector union CFDT has joined the strike call for November 17 after talks with minister Sébastien Lecornu failed to meet demands, escalating a purchasing-power dispute affecting 5.8 million employees. The move signals broader labor unrest and potential disruption, though the government's response remains uncertain.

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