1 / 16 Riot police detains a demonstrator in Nantes, western France on September 12, 2017 during a protest called by several French unions against the labour law reform. French unions launched a day of strikes and protests today against French President's flagship labour reforms, a key test as he stakes his presidency on overhauling the sluggish economy. More than 180 street protests are planned nationwide against the reforms, which are intended to tackle stubbornly high unemployment by loosening the rules that govern how businesses hire and fire people. / AFP / LOIC VENANCE
2 / 16 A policeman aims his tear gas rifle during clashes with protesters within a protest called by several French unions against the labour law reform, on September 12, 2017 in Nantes, western France. French unions launched a day of strikes and protests today against French President's flagship labour reforms, a key test as he stakes his presidency on overhauling the sluggish economy. More than 180 street protests are planned nationwide against the reforms, which are intended to tackle stubbornly high unemployment by loosening the rules that govern how businesses hire and fire people. / AFP / LOIC VENANCE
3 / 16 A policeman aims his tear gas rifle during clashes with protesters within a protest called by several French unions against the labour law reform, on September 12, 2017 in Nantes, western France. French unions launched a day of strikes and protests today against French President's flagship labour reforms, a key test as he stakes his presidency on overhauling the sluggish economy. More than 180 street protests are planned nationwide against the reforms, which are intended to tackle stubbornly high unemployment by loosening the rules that govern how businesses hire and fire people. / AFP / LOIC VENANCE
4 / 16 Protesters run away from tear gas shot by anti-riot police during clashes within a protest called by several French unions against the labour law reform, on September 12, 2017 in Nantes, western France. French unions launched a day of strikes and protests today against French President's flagship labour reforms, a key test as he stakes his presidency on overhauling the sluggish economy. More than 180 street protests are planned nationwide against the reforms, which are intended to tackle stubbornly high unemployment by loosening the rules that govern how businesses hire and fire people. / AFP / LOIC VENANCE
5 / 16 Policemen detain a demonstrator in Nantes, western France, during a protest called by several French unions against the labour law reform, on September 12, 2017. French unions launched a day of strikes and protests today against French President's flagship labour reforms, a key test as he stakes his presidency on overhauling the sluggish economy. More than 180 street protests are planned nationwide against the reforms, which are intended to tackle stubbornly high unemployment by loosening the rules that govern how businesses hire and fire people. / AFP / LOIC VENANCE
6 / 16 Demonstrators play music during a protest called by several French unions against the labour law reform in Nantes, western France on September 12, 2017. French unions launched a day of strikes and protests today against French President's flagship labour reforms, a key test as he stakes his presidency on overhauling the sluggish economy. More than 180 street protests are planned nationwide against the reforms, which are intended to tackle stubbornly high unemployment by loosening the rules that govern how businesses hire and fire people. / AFP / LOIC VENANCE
7 / 16 TOPSHOT - A naked man playing guitar stands in front of police officers during a protest called by several French unions against the labour law reform in Paris, on September 12, 2017. French unions launched a day of strikes and protests today against French President's flagship labour reforms, a key test as he stakes his presidency on overhauling the sluggish economy. More than 180 street protests are planned nationwide against the reforms, which are intended to tackle stubbornly high unemployment by loosening the rules that govern how businesses hire and fire people. / AFP / CHRISTOPHE ARCHAMBAULT
8 / 16 People take part in a demonstration called by several French unions against the labour law reform in Toulouse, on September 12, 2017. French unions launched a day of strikes and protests on September 12 against Emmanuel Macron's flagship labour reforms, a key test as he stakes his presidency on overhauling the sluggish economy. More than 180 street protests are planned nationwide against the reforms, which are intended to tackle stubbornly high unemployment by loosening the rules that govern how businesses hire and fire people. / AFP / ERIC CABANIS
9 / 16 People take part in a demonstration called by several French unions against the labour law reform in Paris, on September 12, 2017. French unions launched a day of strikes and protests on September 12 against Emmanuel Macron's flagship labour reforms, a key test as he stakes his presidency on overhauling the sluggish economy. More than 180 street protests are planned nationwide against the reforms, which are intended to tackle stubbornly high unemployment by loosening the rules that govern how businesses hire and fire people. / AFP / CHRISTOPHE ARCHAMBAULT
10 / 16 Demonstrators take part in a protest called by several French unions against the labour law reform in Lyon, on September 12, 2017. French unions launched a day of strikes and protests today against French President's flagship labour reforms, a key test as he stakes his presidency on overhauling the sluggish economy. More than 180 street protests are planned nationwide against the reforms, which are intended to tackle stubbornly high unemployment by loosening the rules that govern how businesses hire and fire people. / AFP / JEAN-PHILIPPE KSIAZEK
11 / 16 Policemen detain a protester during clashes within a protest called by several French unions against the labour law reform, on September 12, 2017 in Nantes, western France. French unions launched a day of strikes and protests today against French President's flagship labour reforms, a key test as he stakes his presidency on overhauling the sluggish economy. More than 180 street protests are planned nationwide against the reforms, which are intended to tackle stubbornly high unemployment by loosening the rules that govern how businesses hire and fire people. / AFP / LOIC VENANCE
12 / 16 Riot police detain a demonstrator in Nantes, western France on September 12, 2017 during a protest called by several French unions against the labour law reform. French unions launched a day of strikes and protests today against French President's flagship labour reforms, a key test as he stakes his presidency on overhauling the sluggish economy. More than 180 street protests are planned nationwide against the reforms, which are intended to tackle stubbornly high unemployment by loosening the rules that govern how businesses hire and fire people. / AFP / LOIC VENANCE
13 / 16 Policemen detain a demonstrator in Nantes, western France, during a protest called by several French unions against the labour law reform, on September 12, 2017. French unions launched a day of strikes and protests today against French President's flagship labour reforms, a key test as he stakes his presidency on overhauling the sluggish economy. More than 180 street protests are planned nationwide against the reforms, which are intended to tackle stubbornly high unemployment by loosening the rules that govern how businesses hire and fire people. / AFP / LOIC VENANCE
14 / 16 Policemen detain a demonstrator in Nantes, western France, during a protest called by several French unions against the labour law reform, on September 12, 2017. French unions launched a day of strikes and protests today against French President's flagship labour reforms, a key test as he stakes his presidency on overhauling the sluggish economy. More than 180 street protests are planned nationwide against the reforms, which are intended to tackle stubbornly high unemployment by loosening the rules that govern how businesses hire and fire people. / AFP / LOIC VENANCE
15 / 16 ETU88. PARÕS (FRANCIA), 12/09/2017.- Un manifestante toca la guitarra desnudo frente a varios policÌas antidisturbios durante una primera jornada de huelgas y protestas contra la reforma laboral por decreto del presidente francÈs, Emmanuel Macron, que a primera hora de la maÒana tenÌa incidencia sobre todo en algunos transportes p˙blicos, en ParÌs, Francia, el 12 de septiembre del 2017. EFE/Yoan Valat
16 / 16 Demonstrators take part in a protest called by several French unions against the labour law reform in Lyon, on September 12, 2017. The placard reads: "Youth take the street to not live on the street tomorrow" French unions launched a day of strikes and protests today against French President's flagship labour reforms, a key test as he stakes his presidency on overhauling the sluggish economy. More than 180 street protests are planned nationwide against the reforms, which are intended to tackle stubbornly high unemployment by loosening the rules that govern how businesses hire and fire people. / AFP / JEAN-PHILIPPE KSIAZEK
Decenas de miles de manifestantes marcharon este martes en Francia contra la polémica reforma laboral del presidente Emmanuel Macron, en la primera jornada de protestas que ponen a prueba su capacidad para transformar a la segunda economía europea.
Los sindicatos convocaron cerca de 200 protestas en todo el país contra este texto destinado a flexibilizar el mercado laboral, piedra angular del programa del mandatario centrista para doblegar un desempleo que alcanza casi el 10%.
La CGT cifró en alrededor de 400.000 los manifestantes que respondieron a su llamado en toda Francia, con 60.000 únicamente en París. La policía redujo la cifra en la capital francesa a 24.000.
"Estoy aquí para manifestar contra un ataque al código laboral que nunca antes en la historia habíamos visto", declaró a la AFP Evelyne Deurilla-Feer, que iba disfrazada con una caja de cartón gigante de kleenex con la inscripción "SALARIEX, usen, desechen".
"El código laboral debe proteger a los empleados. ¿Y qué ha hecho Macron? Un código para proteger a los empresarios y a las empresas. ¡Es un escándalo!", agregó indignada esta jubilada.
La marcha en París fue interrumpida en varias ocasiones por enfrentamientos, a los que las fuerzas del orden respondieron empleando gas lacrimógeno y un cañón de agua.
Los manifestantes retomaron masivamente en sus lemas una polémica declaración de Macron, que la semana pasada advirtió que "no cederá nada" ante "los holgazanes, los cínicos o los extremos".
En algunas pancartas se podía leer "Los holgazanes están en marcha" o "Macron, te jodiste, los holgazanes están en las calles".
En Marsella (sur), la policía contabilizó 7.500 manifestantes, mientras que los organizadores comunicaron la cifra de 60.000.
En el cortejo, el líder de la izquierda radical Jean-Luc Mélenchon, quien se ha alzado como el principal opositor a Macron, prometió que "hará retroceder" al joven presidente de 39 años.
A las protestas se sumaron huelgas que afectaron el martes a los transportes. La Torre Eiffel permaneció abierta, pero los turistas podían subir únicamente hasta el segundo piso, debido a que una parte del personal estaba en huelga.
--- Revisión del modelo social francés ---
Primer gran desafío de su mandato, la reforma laboral de Emmanuel Macron pretende reforzar el papel negociador de las empresas sobre las condiciones laborales y limitar las indemnizaciones por despido improcedente.
El objetivo de Macron es dar más flexibilidad a las empresas para impulsar las contrataciones y frenar el desempleo. El paro en Francia afecta al 9,5% de la población activa, frente a un promedio de 7,8% en Europa.
Busca también ganarse la confianza de sus socios europeos, que exigen desde hace años reformas estructurales en Francia.
Para imponer sus cambios, Macron optó por el método acelerado de ordenanzas, que impide el debate sobre el contenido y apenas da margen para votar a favor o en contra.
Los cinco decretos serán presentados ante la Asamblea Nacional, donde Macron tiene una holgada mayoría, antes de finales de 2017.
Los sindicatos estiman que esta reforma da todos los poderes a las empresas y recorta los derechos de los trabajadores, pero el frente sindical está dividido.
Dos de los principales sindicatos franceses, FO y CFDT, no secundaron el llamado de la CGT a la huelga, lo que levanta interrogantes sobre su capacidad a hacer retroceder a Macron.
La reforma del código laboral es una parte fundamental de la agenda del presidente y el primer paso de una revisión más general del modelo social de Francia, que incluirá otros cambios mayores en las prestaciones de desempleo y las pensiones.
Estas protestas se producen en un momento delicado para el mandatario centrista, cuya popularidad se ha desplomado desde que asumió el poder en mayo. Una encuesta reciente mostró que apenas el 40% de los franceses está satisfecho con su labor.
"El sentimiento de que esta reforma no es justa empieza a instalarse, lo que no es una buena señal" para Macron, observó Frédéric Dabi, de la encuestadora Ifop.
Fuente: AFP
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