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France's CGT union elects first female boss as pension dispute continues

Sophie Binet, 41, emerged as the surprise pick to replace outgoing secretary general Philippe Martinez following a long night of deliberations. 

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As protests against pensions reform continue, France's second biggest trade union – the hardline CGT – on Friday elected its first ever woman leader, reports RFI.

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