how long will the movement last?

Posted on 08/03/2023 20:58

Update on 08/03/2023 23:06

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C. Vérove, C. Morand, A. Forveille, D. Basier, P. Wursthorn, D. Sebastien, N. Nadal, T. Petit, V. Frédéric, E. Typen, S. Giaume, S. Ripaud, France 3 Regions –

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After a strong mobilization, on Tuesday March 7, the unions of several sectors announced their intention to continue the blockades to protest against the pension reform.

Second day of blocking against the pension reform, Wednesday, March 8. The lines of trucks lengthen. Non-striking truckers, who were to transport fuel, must wait. “Block everyone, I find that a bit of a shame“, regrets Lionel Richemond, delivery driver, who says he is against the pension reform. In Gironde, another truck driver, who was to deliver 36,000 liters of fuel, is also blocked.

Disruptions at the SNCF

At the Feyzin refinery (Rhône), trade unionists intend to hold out for several days and threaten to put production on hold. At the Civaux nuclear power plant (Vienne), a reactor is shut down, while another is only running at 60%. Finally, the railway unions have reached an agreement for a new day of disruption. Thursday March 9, the SNCF plans one TGV out of three, two TER out of five and one Intercity out of four. Users manage differently. A man explains that he has booked a hotel.