'Fairer' pensions plan can't halt French strike

French Prime Minister Edouard Philippe unveils the details of a pensions reform plan before the CESE (Economic, Social and Environmental Council) in Paris, France December 11, 2019. Thomas Samson/Pool via REUTERS

Catherine Du Paul

French Prime Minister Edouard Philippe yesterday outlined plans for a long-anticipated overhaul of the state's pension system that he said would be fairer and encourage people to work.

Protesters continued strikes across the country, however, and unions vowed to fight after hearing his proposals.