8 minutes agoStrike in France on the fifth day, public transportation paralyzed
Periskopi(7 years ago)
(7 years ago)Public transportation remains one of the most affected sectors of the pension reform strikes France experiences for 5 days. Unions have announced new manifestations Tuesday, while the government remains committed to its plan. The national strike against pension reform in France entered on Monday the fifth day, continuing [...]
The national strike against pension reform in France entered on Monday on the fifth day, and continues to paralyse life in the country.
Capital residents and tourists found themselves this opening between suspended subway lines and buses, heavy traffic and closed activities that in this festive season have particularly affected businesses.
It's not fair to deny people public transportation. It will all turn against them. We're losing work day. That's not normal. ”
Citizens share the stance that the strike is complicating the activities of the other 10 million residents of Paris, even though the strike by strikers is fair.
The new pension system proposed by President Emanuel Makron introduces the work-day principle of working points to simplify the current 42 subdivision system.
Unions fear that in 2025, reform will artificially increase age at work and will be associated with reducing pension value.
Last week, an estimated 800 thousand citizens manifested against pension reform.
Other demonstrations have been warned of Tuesday.
On Wednesday, the country's prime minister, Edward Philip, will reveal the latest details of the reform, but has indicated he will not withdraw the current proposal.
