Nationwide strike against pension reform sweeps France

Students, private and public sector workers attend a demonstration over pension reform in Bordeaux, southwestern France, October 16, 2010. A nationwide strike that could hit various industries is planned for Tuesday, a day before the Senate is due to vote on a bill to make people work longer for their pensions. 

Private and public sector workers attend a demonstration over pension reform in Bordeaux, southwestern France, October 16, 2010. 

Private and public sector workers attend a demonstration over pension reform in Paris, October 16, 2010. 

Private and public sector workers attend a demonstration over pension reform in Toulouse October 16, 2010.

Private and public sector workers attend a demonstration over pension reform in Toulouse October 16, 2010.

Source: http://english.people.com.cn/90001/90777/90853/7168340.html