French Unions Escalate Strike as 850K Public Workers Earn Below Minimum Wage

French unions are escalating strikes over wages and cost-of-living, with RDC reporting that 850,000 public employees earn below the minimum wage. The minimum wage increase has failed to de-escalate protests, and questions remain after a meeting with the Prime Minister. This signals sustained domestic political pressure on the government.

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