France strikes nationwide in opposition to pension reform Railroad suspension across the country December 6 5:40
In France, trade unions rebelled against the reform of the pension system have made a nationwide strike, and the railway has been suspended throughout the country. Trade unions have announced that they will continue to strike at least until the beginning of the week, and there are growing concerns that continuing until Christmas holidays could have a significant impact.
The French government plans to announce a reform plan for the pension system next week to promote fiscal reconstruction, but the National Railways officials and faculty unions rebounded from the 5th because there was a risk that the pension benefits could be reduced. We have taken a nationwide strike.
As a result, 90% of the number of trains nationwide were suspended, and the number of trains and buses in Paris was significantly reduced.
Demonstrations against pension reform were called for at approximately 250 locations across France, and more than 800,000 people participated in government announcements.
A 48-year-old primary school teacher woman who participated in the demonstration in Paris said, “Negotiation is necessary for pension reform. You must also fight for children who will become workers in the future.”
On the other hand, some of the demonstrators became mob in Paris, and the security forces responded with tear gas.
Trade unions have announced that they will continue to strike at least until the beginning of the week, and there are growing concerns that if a holiday continues until a large number of people travel, it can have a big impact.