French leaders meet to end strike

French government ministers are to meet today in a bid to end ongoing industrial action in the territories of Guadeloupe and Martinique.



The strike in Guadeloupe over the cost of living has entered its third week.



The dispute has spread to neighbouring Martinique, where workers are also demanding that government take steps to address the high cost of living.



Schools have closed and supermarkets that have attempted to reopen have been forced shut by protesters.



Service stations have also been blocked, along with the island\'s fuel depot, while port activity has also been disrupted.



Strikers earlier warned of social chaos, if the government in Paris and local business leaders did not meet their demands.