LIVE – The May 1 demonstrations took off in Isère, several thousand people in Grenoble

The unions expected a lower mobilization compared to last year, when the processions in Isère brought together thousands of people against the pension reform. This year, four processions set off in Isère: in Grenoble, Bourgoin-Jallieu and Saint Marcellin (at 10 a.m.) as well as in Roussillon (9:30 a.m.). They still bring together several thousand people, according to our reporter on site.

Many teachers in the Grenoble procession

In the procession, many teachers are present, to protest against the “shock of knowledge” desired by the government, as well as to denounce the savings measures announced in National Education.

Unemployment insurance reform, new labor law announced for the fall, savings demanded in National Education… The general secretary of the CGT of Isère, Nicolas Benoît denounces on France Bleu Isère “governmental violence” and even one ” war against workers “.