Nationwide Strikes In France Against Sarkoz

Wednesday, March 24, 2010 at 1:08 pm

Nearly 800-thousand French workers have taken part in nation-wide strikes.

In Paris, protesters took to the streets, criticizing reforms planned by President Nicolas Sarkozy.

It was only two days after Sarkozy’s party’s stinging defeat in regional elections. The Socialists took 23 of France’s 26 regions. The protesters include union members and workers.

Unions say amid the weak economy, Sarkozy’s conservative government hasn’t offered satisfactory plans for jobs, salaries, purchasing power and working conditions.