French Polynesia's public sector unions have decided to continue their strike in protest at the proposed French pension reforms.
Over the weekend, they formed two groups to review the French plans and they received briefings from delegates who had flown to Paris to discuss their grievances with the French government.
Following more meetings, they have now resolved to keep striking in the hope they can influence the French assembly and senate, as they are to meet again this week for a further reading of the proposed law, which will cut future pension entitlements for those retiring overseas.
Schools have been disrupted for nearly two weeks and in the port of Papeete, thousands of containers are stacked awaiting clearance by customs officials.
The French government has approved a phased reduction in the pension top-ups to 17,000 euros a year for those retiring from next year but exempted teachers in a bid to stave off mass resignations before the end
To qualify for a top-up overseas, a French public servant now needs to have worked there for at least 15 years.
