French protests scheduled through December: Key dates for upcoming mobilizations

French unions and protest groups have announced multiple upcoming demonstrations, including an "Act III" protest on October 31, a nationwide strike on November 5, and a pensioners' march on November 19, following the October 24 mobilization that passed without major incidents. The "gilets jaunes" coordination has called for a third weekend of protests against the high cost of living on October 31, alongside "casserolades" gatherings outside parliament on October 30. Five major unions, including CFDT and CGT, have scheduled a joint public and private sector strike day on November 5 for wages and public services. Pensioner unions will protest in Paris on November 19 against proposed pension freezes and tax deduction cuts, while professional firefighters plan a national mobilization on December 4 over chronic staffing shortages and poor working conditions.