by Manal Barakat, SeaNewsEditor

(AI-Translations): Français

Labour unions in France are calling for another day of strike on Wednesday, 2 October, after a full day of shutdown on 18 September.

Local news reports that the unions seek to pressure the government to respond to their demands to end France's austerity fiscal programme.

The mass demonstrations that took place last week saw the participation of thousands of protestors from across the country.

The impact of the strike in October is yet to be estimated. However, interruptions to port operations and cargo movement are to be expected.

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