French unions launched a protest Tuesday opposing pension reforms proposed by the government. The protest was lead by the hard-left leaning CGT union and joined by several student groups. More moderately-reputed unions declined to take part in the protest, viewing the proposal as a mild change to the country?s ailing pension system. Unable to muster a wide range of support, Tuesday?s protest caused only slight disruption to public transportation across several locations.
See "French unions march in protests against pension reform", Nick Vinocur, Reuters, September 9, 2013