France pension protests: Macron calls on strikers not to ruin Christmas
But workers say the reforms would see them retiring later or facing reduced payouts.
Mr Macron's system would reward employees for each day worked, awarding points that would later be transferred into future pension benefits. The official retirement age has been raised in the past decade from 60 to 62, but remains one of the lowest among wealthy nations. In the UK, for example, the retirement age for state pensions is 66 and is due to rise to at least 67.
The French reforms would remove the most advantageous pensions for a number of jobs, and unions fear the new system will mean some workers having to work longer for a lower pension.Protesters march in Paris against pension reform
United Kingdom Latest News, United Kingdom Headlines
Similar News:You can also read news stories similar to this one that we have collected from other news sources.
Cancer-stricken boy just wants his family at Christmas after month in isolationSUNDAY MIRROR CHRISTMAS APPEAL: Ellis Edwards hopes you will help stop cancer cancelling Christmases for brave little children like him by reading his story
Read more »
Healthy(ish): Your Helpful Guide On How Not To Lose The Plot This ChristmasTop tricks and tips from experts on how not to lose the plot this Christmas from planning ahead and keeping healthy habits to accepting Christmas is not like a John Lewis advert.
Read more »
Hermes driver ruins Christmas for boy, 3, after setting £75 presents on FIREA TODDLER’S Christmas presents have gone up in flames after Hermes left them in a hot ash bin. The delivery service brought Logan Ball’s gifts to the right place, but the three-year-old’…
Read more »
Prince Philip to spend ‘a few more days’ in hospitalQueen is not changing her Christmas schedule as Duke of Edinburgh remains in London
Read more »
The Guardian view on trees for Christmas: our charity appeal is rooted in hope | EditorialEditorial: Fresh evidence of the role played by trees in absorbing carbon, and increased rates of deforestation, have guided our choice of charities this year
Read more »
Jewish groups slam court decision to drop charges against killerJewish groups in France reacted with fury today after Appeal Court judges agreed a man who killed a retired medical doctor in an anti-Semitic attack fuelled by cannabis should not face a criminal trial.
Read more »