Unrest continued, however; in the spring of 1969 new strikes broke out among teachers and other groups.

Only with significant brutality would this new strike be defeated.

There is no other option but a new strike.

As a result, a new general strike was called several days later in protest.

Rourke saw two of his newest strike force men go down.

But officials say their military capacity has not diminished and are awaiting new strikes.

"Then within a couple of days the new strike was made and the stock started climbing sky high."

On 14 May, a new strike was organized by various organizations.

The new strikes were not without problems, however.

Unemployment is higher than ever, at 12.8 percent, and every day seems to bring a new French strike.