Massive protest erupted on the streets of France organised by the trade unions including the General Confederation of Labour (CGT) and the French Democratic Confederation of Labour (CFDT) against the government's plan for the implementation of deep spending cuts in the national budget. These cuts were seen as an attack on the public sector and the services that millions rely. Authorities estimated that the protestors turnout was 300,000 to 350,000 nationwide, including up to 40,000 in Paris. The unrest follows mass protest affecting a variety of sectors including the transportation, education and healthcare showing disagreement among workers.