Unions are calling for walkouts over pension reform

France has been hit by a new wave of strikes and protests, as unions called for walkouts over planned pension reforms.

Stoppages disrupted fuel deliveries and operations at oil refineries operated by Esso and others.

Power generation and garbage collection were also hit.

Commuters in Paris were among those to feel the effects of the strike, with rail services in the capital badly disrupted.

Unions say they will ramp up pressure on lawmakers to vote against the reforms. They say rolling strikes could be prolonged for days.

French President Emmanuel Macron is pressing ahead.

Though his camp doesn’t have a majority in parliament, he can count on support from some conservative opposition members.

Ministers hope to see the measures approved by the end of the month.