France: CGT union calls for further strikes

France s CGT trade union is determined to make ongoing nationwide strikes felt, its representatives have said. Most recently, workers have voted in favour of 24hour action at the Nogent nuclear plant, starting on Wednesday evening (May 25). Fuel has been hit all round, with oil refineries and depots blocked in protest at not only new labour reforms, but the way they were pushed through. Prime Minister Manuel Valls invoked article 49. 3 of the Constitution allowing the government to bypass par READ MORE