The CGT called for "great day of action" to demand an immediate increase in wages, pensions and social protection. In a statement the CGT declares that current social movements raise the issues of wages and pensions, social protection, environment and public service. The CGT also specifically called on workers in the energy sector to go on strike. The union believes that the government’s long-term energy-transition plan would hurt jobs and increase France’s energy dependency on neighbouring countries.
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