French unions march in protests against pension reform

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Hardline unions denounce changes they say will penalize workers and make youths pay an unfair share of the burden.

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French unions take to the streets on Tuesday in protest against a reform of the country's indebted pension system, with some disruption in transport expected but no mass upheaval against an overhaul seen as moderate in scope, reports Reuters.