The strike against the pension reforms continues and is likely to run into its seventh consecutive day tomorrow, despite the rail companies claiming that support has more than halved since last Wedsnesday. There seems to be an end in sight though, with most of the transport unions and employers agreeing to meet for three-way negotiations (to include the government) on Weds.
Meanwhile, several thousand people marched through central Paris yesterday in an 'anti-strike' demonstration. Apparently, the majority were rather well-dressed, middle-aged residents from the 'beaux quartiers'...
