Around a quarter of workers at power group EDF went on strike over a planned reform of the company. Trade unions said the company was under-stating the turnout for the strike. The reform plan that provoked the strike involves splitting EDF between its nuclear and renewable energy activities. Unions fear that would pave the way for a dismantling and privatisation of the group.
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