France (Washington Insider Magazine) – What originally was celebrated as a day to celebrate French political and labor history has turned into a violent protest in reaction to a passed bill that increased the retirement eligibility age. Police flocked to the scenes of the latest 2023 French worker revolution, where they were met with the angry mob that was causing a rampage over various parts of France.
How Serious Is The French Worker Revolution?
Most partaking in the protest representing the French worker resolution were peaceful, but in the more populated French cities such as Paris and Lyon, conflicts between the police and the protestors escalated quickly—resulting in vicious clashes breaking out, businesses being attacked, and the properties being lit ablaze.
The police responded with tear gas and high-powered water hoses to repel the crowd. There is no clear measure of how many protesters have been injured during the event.
The French Ministry announced that anybody who took part in violent acts of property damage and police assault would be harshly punished.
How Big Was The French Worker Revolution?
It is estimated that the total number of demonstrators had reached almost 800,000, with nearly 300 participants being placed under arrest.
The battle injured many police officers, some even suffering serious burns to the skin due to projectiles thrown by the horde. Gérald Darmanin reports at least 108 officers were injured whilst attempting to extinguish the protest.
The controversy had originally started when the Emmanuel Macron of the French government had passed legislation to parliament as it would not need a majority to become official law. The new policy increased the retirement pension eligibility age from 62 to 64 which sprouted the outrage among workers and labor unions.
Is The French Government Noticing The French Worker Revolution?
Once the legislation was passed, labor unions strongly expressed their opposition to the adjustment, but France’s constitutional council upheld the policy change. Public opinion polls showed the working class did not agree with the higher age requirement.
French labor unions backed the protest, demanding the changes justly get repealed. Until the changes are reversed, the labor unions are committed to continuing with the protests, making it clear that they will not cease until their demands are met.
