Mass Social Action In Paris Amid Nationwide Strike Over France's Pension Reform

PARIS, FRANCE - JANUARY 19: The secretary general of the CGT, Philippe Martinez and the secretary general of the CFDT, Laurent Berger pose for the press photographers behind a banner during a demonstration against the pension reform on January 19, 2023 in Paris, France. Following the French government's announcement to push the retirement age from 62 to 64, unions have called for mass social action. Employees in sectors including transport, education and energy have confirmed plans to join the nationwide strike, with major protest rallies confirmed in Paris and other cities. France's CGT union has also threatened to cut electricity supplies to lawmakers and businessmen amid the nationwide strike. (Footage by Vincent Isore/IP3/Getty Images)