Live from Paris on Tuesday, November 17, as French trade unions stage a nationwide day of strikes and demonstrations, increasing pressure on Prime Minister Sebastien Lecornu's government over wages, purchasing power and public services.

The CGT, UNSA, FSU and Solidaires unions have called on public and private sector workers, students and pensioners to join protests across France.

Unions are demanding higher wages, better working conditions, job protection and more funding for public services. They are also calling for greater tax contributions from the wealthiest as households face continued pressure from the cost of living.

The mobilisation follows the November 5 strike, when workers, students and other groups demonstrated across the country.

It also comes during a wider wave of social unrest, with Yellow Vest protesters and other social groups holding repeated Saturday demonstrations over declining purchasing power, rising living costs and opposition to government economic and social policies.