A nationwide day of cross-sector protests in Paris on Tuesday saw firefighters and teachers -- among other civil workers and students – voicing discontent with the ongoing lack of government funding and resources. The strike action comes just days before the government is set to unveil its 2027 budget draft, with budget cuts expected ahead of next year’s presidential election. French President Emmanuel Macron and his center-right-leaning government are currently facing deep unpopularity across the nation. In 2026, firefighters worked to combat massive wildfires during summer months and are denouncing the lack of support from the government. Firefighter David Duquenne attended one of Tuesday’s demonstrations, saying, “Four firefighters have died this year… they didn't deserve to die. If they had had the necessary equipment, perhaps things would have turned out differently.” Teachers and students also took to the streets, blocking schools in protest of lack of funding and poor working conditions. Signs reading “less champagne for the Elysée, more money for high schools,” and “for the school — more resources, in the government — fewer idiots,” were seen among the crowds. Global's Stephanie Hallihan has more. For more info, please go to https://globalnews.ca Subscribe to Global News Channel HERE: http://bit.ly/20fcXDc Follow Global News on X HERE: http://bit.ly/1Toz8mt Follow Global News on TikTok HERE: https://www.tiktok.com/@globalnews.ca?lang=en #GlobalNews