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For the first time since 2009, all unions called for action on May Day. The extent of the mobilization against the pension reform will be particularly scrutinized by the government.
On the morning of Sunday April 30, in Lille (North)associations and left-wing parties called for demonstrations against the pension reform for the day of May 1. Montpellier (Herault)opinions were divided about mobilization. “We have to prove our disagreement (with respect to the reform)“says a man. “We’re a little tired of protesters, being blocked all the time“, confides another Montpellier resident.
Elisabeth Borne will invite the unions to Matignon
According general information500,000 to 650,000 demonstrators could beat the pavement on Monday. The unions even hope to do better. It’s the first time since 2009 that they’ve all called for action on May Day. The extent of the mobilization will be particularly scrutinized by the government. In the coming days, Prime Minister Élisabeth Borne will invite the unions to Matignon to renew the dialogue around life at work, as a new chapter to open after the pension reform.
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