Protest and strikes of the CGT union 2021

Protests and the CGT union in 2021, through protests and strikes by dissatisfied citizens and the epidemiological economic situation in the country in connection with the COVID-19 pandemic. The protests are oriented against the job cuts. In recent months, the country has been shaken by anti-security protests regarding the protection of officials.

Protest and strikes of the CGT union 2021
Part of protests against Emmanuel Macron
Date19 January 2021 — ongoing
Location
 France
Caused byFrench pension reform proposal
GoalsWithdrawal of French pension reform proposals
Anti-government
Anti-capitalism
Anti-fascism
Methods
  • Strike action
  • Protest
  • Barricades
  • Blocking traffic
  • Disabling traffic
  • Offering free service
Status
  • Ongoing
Parties to the civil conflict
Lead figures
Jean-Luc Mélenchon Emmanuel Macron
President of the French Republic

Jean Castex
Prime Minister of France

Gérald Darmanin
Minister of Interior

Bruno Le Maire
Ministry of the Economy and Finance

Background

At the end of December 2020, the trade unions CGT, FSU, Solidaires, UNEF, UNL, MNL, FIDL gathered to announce protests marked by a pandemic and its health, economic and social consequences.[1] They accused the government of catastrophic decisions for the world of work and youth. Trade unions and other activist organizations decide to intensify the process of mobilizations and initiatives during January and early February in order to preserve and develop employment and public services, against insecurity. This process will be based on professional mobilizations already scheduled, such as health calls on January 21, national education on January 26, energy on January 28, also dedicated to defense and the development of public services. The main protest rally of all social categories is scheduled for February 4 in Paris and other cities across France.[2][3]

Protests

The first protests of the union began on Tuesday, January 19, in Marseille, where theater actors gathered, expressing dissatisfaction with the months-long closure of the theater on the occasion of the COVID-19 pandemic.[4] On January 20, 2021, students from various parts of France gathered in Paris and several other cities under the slogan: "Defense of living conditions and studies."[5] In Paris, on January 21, hundreds of people demonstrated in front of the Ministry of Health, waving posters: "Our struggle, your health", "Increase our salaries!", "Money for the hospital, not for the capital". They pointed out the poor working conditions of "all social, medical, social and health workers and animation workers." Within Segur, the staff of hospitals and nursing homes were offered a "salary increase" of 183 euros net minimum, "and medical and social games in front of the buffet", we were "forgotten" while "we have equal diplomas."[6]

Protest 23 January

At the invitation of several collectives of "Yellow vests" and as part of the mobilizations against the law "global security" and "separatism", a united march for freedom was scheduled for Saturday, January 23, 2021 in Paris. The meeting place is scheduled for 11 a.m. in front of the State Council, and departure at 12 p.m. at the Place du Palais-Royal. The convergence of the fights will take place from 2 pm in the National Assembly. A new day of mobilization in Paris. Collections of "yellow vests" and citizens engaged in mobilizations against the laws of "global security" and "separatism" call for a united march for freedom this Saturday, January 23, 2021.

The design of the CGT department is more than SUD/Solidaires for subsidiaries or contact unit companies according to the plans of socially-owned companies Sanofi, Cargill, SKF or General Electric. Left Party leader Jean-Luc Mélenchon addressed the protest.[7] New major protests are scheduled for February 4th.[1]

Protest of students and LGBT population on January 31

On January 31, several thousand members of student associations and the LGBT community gathered together in Paris due to poor educational conditions and poor social standing.[8]

CGT protest on 4 February

On February 4, unions, activists, teachers: more and more players in higher education protested in Paris with occasional minor incidents between police and protesters[9].

Strike and demonstrations in Bordeaux on 6 February

In Bordeaux, a new mobilization day on 6 February and a national inter-professional public / private strike were chosen among the unions as part of the pension reform. Several hundred people gathered[10].

See also

References
  1. https://www.cgt-cd13.org/
  2. "La CGT du Conseil Départemental 13". La CGT du CD13 (in French). Retrieved 2021-01-31.
  3. "Le 04 février : toutes et tous, ensemble, mobilisé-es - Union Fédérale des Syndicats de l'Etat - CGT". ufsecgt.fr. Retrieved 2021-01-31.
  4. "Marseille : paroles de comédiens, à la rue la détresse du monde de la culture". France 3 Provence-Alpes-Côte d'Azur (in French). Retrieved 2021-01-31.
  5. https://www.sortiraparis.com/actualites/a-paris/articles/241340-les-etudiants-appeles-a-manifester-ce-20-janvier-pour-defendre-les-conditions-de
  6. "Des milliers de professionnels de la santé dans la rue pour dénoncer leurs conditions de travail". France 24 (in French). 2021-01-21. Retrieved 2021-01-31.
  7. "Entre l'Assemblée nationale et le Medef, manifestation à Paris contre les licenciements". France 24 (in French). 2021-01-23. Retrieved 2021-01-31.
  8. "« Moi, je ne voulais pas insulter les gens » : des enfants de La Manif pour tous face au souvenir des défilés". Le Monde.fr (in French). 2021-01-31. Retrieved 2021-01-31.
  9. https://www.lefigaro.fr/actualite-france/comment-l-ecriture-inclusive-prend-le-pouvoir-a-l-universite-20210204
  10. https://www.sudouest.fr/2020/02/05/greve-et-manifestation-le-point-sur-la-journee-du-6-fevrier-7155872-2780.php
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