Yes, they "can do it" over there- but it doesn't seem to change their lot. Strikes in Europe seem to be more of a public temper tantrum. Pay and working conditions don't seem to improve very much - at least not enough to be reported over here. In this case I doubt the retirement age will be rolled back.

It would be interesting to see the government's reaction if the strike were open-ended, with a stated objective of certain improvements in benefits, as well as a roll back to age 60 retirement.

Again, my insight is limited by what gets reported by AP, Fox, CNN, etc. Somebody with more information is welcome to chime in.