France pension reform transportation strike lasts for a week Concerns over long term Dec. 12:17
In France, the union strikes against the reform of the pension system, and it is unusual for most public transportation to stop for a week. The Macron administration has made a concession to delay the introduction of the new system, but the union has not accepted it, and there are growing concerns about the lengthening of the strike.
In France, the reform of the pension system promoted by the government for the purpose of fiscal reconstruction has been repelled by the fact that the labor unions of national railway employees may reduce the amount of pension payments, and have been on strike since this month. .
On April 11, Prime Minister Philip announced a proposal for a new system that combines 42 pension plans according to occupation, and determines the amount to be paid according to working hours.
In this situation, he showed his intention to make a concession to delay the introduction of the new system, but the union side will continue to strike on the grounds that it will not be accepted.
In Paris, most public transportation such as the National Railways and the subway has been suspended for a week, affecting commuting and tourism.
It also affects the Christmas sales season.
In Paris, most of the national railways and subways are closed, affecting the most important Christmas sales of the year.
On the 11th, industry groups such as hotels, restaurants, and retailers in France visited the Minister of Economic Affairs of Lemer to ask for measures such as tax cuts.
Among them, representatives of private business groups such as restaurants and shops complained to NHK's interviews, saying, “It is a critical and devastating situation for management.”
A representative from a retailer organization also said, “Christmas is an important time, accounting for 50% of annual sales, depending on the merchant. Strikes can have a big impact on sales,” and strikes can be prolonged. I was exposed to a sense of crisis.