French education unions call new strike for Tuesday as protests continue

French education unions and student organizations have called for a new strike and protest day on Tuesday, November 10, despite an upcoming social conference. The action aims to intensify pressure on the government, with thousands expected to march for a fourth consecutive Saturday. The inter-union coalition, led by the Snes-FSU, stated the government is "beginning to retreat" and that it's time to "amplify mobilization." They criticized government responses on staffing, funding, and higher education access as "insufficient," and condemned the exclusion of public sector workers from salary discussions at Monday's conference. Prime Minister Sébastien Lecornu has convened the social conference at Matignon for Monday, acknowledging concerns over wages and purchasing power. However, public sector unions will only be received on Friday, November 13, amid what is described as a very tense social autumn.