French pension reform: final meeting between union leaders and government French High Commissioner for Pensions Jean-Paul Delevoye, who is leading the pensions negotiations with unions, has held a final meeting with union leaders to try to end the strike. On Wednesday, the government will present the full details of its plans for a single points-based pension scheme that does away with dozens of more advantageous plans enjoyed by train drivers, sailors, lawyers and other professions. Critics say it will effectively force millions to work longer or face curtailed benefits, despite Macron's promise he would not touch the official retirement age of 62.\\n IMAGES AND SOUNDBITES