The public services federation of the CGT has called a national demonstration for 29 May in defence of the health and safety of sewage workers in the public and private sectors. Official data shows that the life expectancy of sewage workers in Paris is seven years less than workers in general in the region and 17 years less than the national average. Changes to the pensions system have meant that sewage workers now have to work longer in the underground system in order to benefit from early retirement rights. While employees of private sectors don't benefit from these entitlements. The union is calling for better protection for sewage workers and the same rights for private sector workers.
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