Key takeaways:
- The CGT union said more than 250,000 people had protested in almost 70 towns and cities by 13:00 local time.
- Unions are demanding a higher minimum wage, broader pay increases and better conditions in schools and public services.
- The Education Ministry said 16% of teachers were on strike; the BBC reported closures at the Eiffel Tower and parts of the Louvre.
Workers across France went on strike Thursday as unions pressed for higher pay and better public services, turning months of student-led protests into a nationwide day of action over the cost of living.
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