Arthur Pereira, edited by Juline Garnier 2:30 p.m., May 01, 2022
A week after the re-election of Emmanuel Macron, the CGT, through the voice of Philippe Martinez, called for a possible mass mobilization on the occasion of Labor Day.
It is also an opportunity for trade unions to make their voices heard.
More than 200 demonstrations or gathering points are planned throughout France.
In Paris, the procession set off at 2:30 p.m. from Place de la République.
A day under the sign of the trade union mobilization of May 1.
More than 200 demonstrations or gathering points are planned throughout France.
In Paris, protesters gathered in Place de la République.
Communist flags flutter in the wind and revolutionary songs resound on the huge speakers.
Yellow vest for three years, Marie-France is one of the first to arrive.
Coming especially from the Marne, she made the trip to show her dissatisfaction.
"I am retired, now I come to count, say to myself 'I have so much money for the week and I have to eat with that'. And I have worked for more than forty years and I come to to be forced to count the end of the month. And if my children are in need, I cannot help them", laments the protester.
Purchasing power as the main claim
Véronique and Didier also came to make their voices heard.
"We pay taxes but we are not consulted enough for all the decisions. We need the RIC, lots of things like that", she confides.
"Purchasing power, social and fiscal justice. The RIC. Reduce taxes sharply and basic necessities too", claims Didier.
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Purchasing power, retirement or job security: all have the same concerns.
The CRS processions are organized around the Place de la République.
The demonstrators will then take the direction of the Nation to celebrate this Labor Day.