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Thousands of trade unionists have marched in Paris on Thursday
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THOUSANDS of trade unionists have marched in Paris to demand wage increases to keep up with inflation.
Thursday’s demonstration in the French capital was a part of a nationwide day of walkouts and transport strikes by train drivers and other public-sector workers that caused serious disruption to commuters.
The action came amid a wave of discontent across Europe as workers struggle to make ends meet during the cost-of-living crisis.
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