56. How can France’s strike win?

After more than 45 days of strikes, workers in France are still furious about President Emmanuel Macron’s attack on pensions. His so-called reform would mean: work longer, get less. But there’s no clear strategy from the union leaders. And there’s no clear political alternative to Macron and his politics, including from left-wing political leader Jean-Luc Mélenchon. Understandably, after almost two months of upsurge, the movement is starting to slow down - for the moment. So what happens next? Socialism the Podcast was in Paris for events including one of the national days of action, 16 January. We spoke to a striking teacher and member of Gauche Révolutionnaire, the Socialist Party’s sister party in France, about the struggle. This episode of Socialism looks at France: how can the strike win? Further reading... https://www.socialistparty.org.uk/articles/30135/22-01-2020/eyewitness-report-workers-struggle-in-france-on-the-boil https://www.socialistparty.org.uk/articles/30153/22-01-2020/france-striker-speaks-real-deep-anger-needs-union-strategy https://www.socialistparty.org.uk/articles/30120/15-01-2020/france-struggle-over-pension-rights-government-in-difficulty