Video. France: Up to 55,000 march in Lyon amid clashes and tear gas
- A slow, noisy column of tens of thousands wound through eastern center of Lyon on Thursday, banners and flares at its head, as French unions staged their fourth nationwide strike day of the autumn over pay and public services.
- Authorities counted 30,500 marchers, while the CGT union estimated 55,000.
- Protesters waved union banners and Palestinian flags as they made their way through the city.
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- A slow, noisy column of tens of thousands wound through eastern center of Lyon on Thursday, banners and flares at its head, as French unions staged their fourth nationwide strike day of the autumn over pay and public services.
- Authorities counted 30,500 marchers, while the CGT union estimated 55,000.
- Protesters waved union banners and Palestinian flags as they made their way through the city.
Sources: Euronews