2010 Strikes, France

The strikes have been compared to the popularly supported 1995 strikes in France, with 70% of respondents to one poll suggesting that the 2010 strikes would swell into a national movement akin to 1995, and a majority expressing support for such an event. CGT secretary Bernard Thibault commented to La Chaîne Info: "There have never since 1995 been as many protesters ... from both the public and private sectors, and now from all generations. The government is betting on this movement deteriorating, even breaking down. I think we have the means to disappoint them."
Overview of events
Seven days of strikes and demonstrations have occurred thus far, on 7 September (Tuesday), 23 September (Thursday), 2 October (Saturday), 12 October (Tuesday) and 16 October (Saturday), 19 October (Tuesday), and 20 October (Wednesday). Strikes are expected to continue preceding the vote in the Upper House of the French legislature later in the week. The figures regarding the number of participants varies widely, with numbers being reported by the French Interior Ministry, police, and unions.