This May 1 was marked by the austerity plan of the canton. More than 300 people were gathered this Thursday in place Georges Python for this international day of struggle for the rights of workers.
For some, it was an opportunity to defend their profession. “As a pharmacist, I defend the creation of a CCT for the Friborg retail trade,” explains a union activist, “so that we can live with our work with dignity.”
But for many, the rumble noted in particular against the economy measures of the canton, announced on Wednesday, and a tense economic situation. “These cuts will preclude a substantial number of students and students,” denounces a student. “In the current context, it is very important to be numerous,” explains a present worker. “It is a moment of meeting, to also show that there is always a union between proletarians who do not agree with the current distribution of wealth.” “We are tired of seeing capitalists organize the economy according to their profits, to dismiss people or to make budget cuts just because they are not ready to put money where it is really necessary for the good of society,” insists an activist.
The speech ball was opened by advisor Elisabeth Baume-Schneider. But during her speaking, she was whistled by activists, especially due to Swiss politics vis-à-vis Palestine. Protesters also believed that the government had nothing to do with a rally on May 1, as evidenced by several signs.
A wave of unions and left -wing parties, as well as many flags in Palestine, then headed at the bottom of rue de Lausanne before going back to Mercy. The procession stopped in front of the cantonal service of contributions, where the demonstrators sang against the austerity plan of the canton, before ending in Place Georges Python.
