1.   Aiming to defuse the growing protest, officials began talks with jobless groups Monday in Marseille.

2.   Jobless groups planned a nationwide day of protest Tuesday.

3.   On Saturday, jobless groups plan a nationwide day of action, including a march through Paris, after a similar demonstration drew thousands across the country.

4.   Talks between officials and jobless groups began Monday.

5.   The jobless groups are demanding an increase in aid payments.