The Yellow Vests’ national assembly in Montpellier had called for joining the planned December strike against pension reform. On 5 December, Yellow Vest groups appeared alongside union contingents and other social movements, extending the protest beyond the movement’s weekly Saturday rhythm. This convergence showed continuing organizing capacity after the first year, even as local participation and strategy differed.
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Which group joined the 5 December 2019 pension strike alongside rail and public-transport workers?
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Education workers were among the participants in the broad strike coalition.
Only students participated in the December 2019 pension strike.
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Rail, transport, education and other workers, as well as some Yellow Vests, participated.