CGT Calls for Major Protests Against Pension Reform on March 8 and 20

The French union aims to overturn the 2023 pension law and urges all unions to unite for widespread mobilization.

The CGT has announced two protest dates, March 8 and March 20, to demand the repeal of the 2023 pension reform that raised the retirement age to 64.
The March 8 demonstration coincides with International Women's Day, emphasizing wage equality as a solution to funding the pension system.
The union is calling for broader mobilization beyond these dates, urging other unions to join forces to build stronger opposition.
Prime Minister François Bayrou has suggested a potential referendum if negotiations reach a deadlock, though no specifics were provided.
Tensions remain high after initial negotiations on February 27, with some unions, such as Force Ouvrière, walking out and denouncing the talks as unproductive.