French Street Demonstrations on Labor Bill Take Violent Turn
- Labor union CGT maintains opposition to government plans
- Mass protests with Euro 2016 soccer matches in full swing
CGT leader Philippe Martinez.
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Labor protests in the French cities of Paris, Lyon and Marseille were disrupted by violent skirmishes between police and protesters as workers marched against President Francois Hollande’s plans to ease employee protections.
Paris police arrested at least 16 people while 26, including 20 officers, were injured, Agence France-Presse reported, citing law enforcement figures.