France Faces Largest Strike Wave Since De Gaulle Era
About 700 000 French workers across state run industries protest wage levels and demand boosts. The government uses requisition powers on miners and targets nationwide sympathy strikes across gas, electricity, iron, rail and related sectors. Public opinion remains mixed as the issue tests De Gaulle’s grip on power.
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Avon proposes gas rate schedule changes and impacts
Avon officials, led by Councilman Linus Tomlin, seek a four year rise in gas rates with a six year contract discussed. The plan shows three steps totaling higher bills for residents and green-house growers, with the city and Ohio Fuel Gas Co. awaiting agreement. The proposal would raise monthly bills from $12.64 to higher steps and affect customers using 16 200 cubic feet monthly.
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