Photo Essay: Lyon Retirement Reform Protests Weaken

On Nov. 23, between 3200 and 7000 people in Lyon, France came out to protest against the new retirement reform law. The French government changed the minimum retirement age from 60 to 62 and the maximum age from 65 to 67 in mid-November. The protest began at Saxe Gambetta and continued to Cordeliers, where the various union groups conglomerated in front of the Palais du Commerce. Several important labour unions were present, including CGT (General Labour Union) and CFDT (French Democratic Labour Union). However, Unions FO (Labour Force) and CGC (General Salaried Employee Union) did not participate in the demonstration. It appears the unions are no longer unified as some withdrew from the movement after the law was passed. Read more: http://www.digitaljournal.com/article/300601

"High School St. Rom taking up the fight."

"Fat pigs get rich off our money. Retirement reforms imposed
by those hiding out. Maggoty banker accomplices."

"Down with misery and dictatorship!"
"Blocking, sabotaging, wild strike!"

You can see the famous Basilique de Fourviere in the background.

Cordeliers, Lyon in front on the steps of Palais du Commerce.