France holds new strikes and protests as unions demand immediate answers
BBC World News (English) · ৫ নভে, ২০২৬
The head of France's CGT labour union, Sophie Binet (C), said the wave of protests and strikes had reached a new level
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- More than 250,000 people had taken to the streets in almost 70 towns and cities by 13:00 (12:00 GMT) on Thursday, and that was "just the start", said Sophie Binet of the CGT union.
- The unions have vowed to take the wave of protests that began in September over poor conditions and resources at lycées (high schools) "to the next level".
- The education ministry said that 16% of teachers had gone on strike, and the unions said disruption had affected more than one in four lycées, which cater for 15-18 year-olds, as well as the vast majority of universities.
বিসিএস ও ভর্তি পরীক্ষা তথ্য ছক (Exam Fact Sheet)
হাই-ইল্ড ডেটাপ্রিলিমিনারি নৈর্ব্যক্তিক ও লিখিত রচনায় কোটেশনযোগ্য সুনির্দিষ্ট পরিসংখ্যান
| ধরন | তথ্য | প্রতিবেদনের যে বাক্য থেকে নেওয়া |
|---|---|---|
Figure | 250,000 people | “More than 250,000 people had taken to the streets in almost 70 towns and cities by 13:00 (12:00 GMT) on Thursday, and that was "just the start", said Sophie Binet of the CGT union.” |
Figure | 16% | “The education ministry said that 16% of teachers had gone on strike, and the unions said disruption had affected more than one in four lycées, which cater for 15-18 year-olds, as well as the vast majority of universities.” |
Figure | 800,000 people | “Large numbers are expected on the streets, especially in the capital, and the CFDT leader said she would be happy if 800,000 people turned out.” |
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The head of France's CGT labour union, Sophie Binet (C), said the wave of protests and strikes had reached a new level
More than 250,000 people had taken to the streets in almost 70 towns and cities by 13:00 (12:00 GMT) on Thursday, and that was "just the start", said Sophie Binet of the CGT union.
The unions have vowed to take the wave of protests that began in September over poor conditions and resources at lycées (high schools) "to the next level".
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2.The head of France's CGT labour union, Sophie Binet (C), said the wave of _____ and strikes had reached a new level
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IELTS Writing Task 2 style · Topic: Protests & public order
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