SNCF and CGT were the major unions in the protests against plans by Macron to remove job - for - life guarantees and pension privileges for new recruits .
Tens of thousands of striking rail workers , public sector staff and students rallied across France against President Emmanuel Macron .
SNCF and CGT were the major unions in the protests against plans by President to remove job - for - life guarantees and pension privileges for new recruits .
Tens of thousands of striking rail workers , public sector staff and students rallied across France against President Emmanuel Macron .