French trade union leaders call for more protests over pension reforms

The French government's decision to raise the minimum age people can claim a state pension from 62 to 64 has so far led to 13 days of strikes and demonstrations.

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Now, trade union leaders are calling on members to take part in another large-scale day of action on June 6.

Parliament is due to debate a bill two days later which aims to repeal the controversial policy.

In a joint statement, eight unions and five youth organisations wrote: "We will not turn the page: together, united and determined to win the withdrawal of the reform and for social progress, build strikes and demonstrations everywhere on June 6."