Course, declaration in the prefecture, security: it is the departmental inter-union which organizes the demonstrations against the pension reform. Follow the guides of the UD-CGT and the UD-CFDT before that of Tuesday February 7, 2023 in Poitiers.
After the Secu on January 19 and the university campus on January 31, the third demonstration against the pension reform in Poitiers will leave from the Madeleine stadium this Tuesday February 7, 2023 at 2 p.m. The point with the organizers.
Who determines the routes?
Julien Hémon (general secretary of UD-CGT 86) : “In the department, we organize a meeting of the inter-union (1) the day after that of the national inter-union which fixed the dates of the following demonstrations. Then we exchange ideas. We have been offered several times to make circular routes to avoid parking problems. Tuesday, as it is the school holiday period, we have chosen to shorten it to have as many people as possible. »
Christophe Rabussier (general secretary of the UD-CFDT of Vienne) : “For Tuesday, I had proposed a route with a departure from the Promenade des Cours, then the Madeleine stadium, the station and the city center. It was deemed too long with, in addition, two ratings. However, we have many retirees. We cut the pear in half with a start at the Madeleine. The arrival at Place d’Armes is very symbolic. »
When is the declaration made to the prefecture?
Ch. R. : “Once we have agreed, representatives of the CFDT and Unsa are mandated to do so. »
Have the courses always been validated?
Ch. R
. : “The prefect of Vienne, as long as you respect the rule of three working days, does not pose a problem. We avoid using the shopping streets so as not to disturb the activity and prevent possible acts of degradation. »
How is the procession organized for the parade?
Ch. R. : “We discuss again each time the order of the participants. The CGT asked to be in the lead this Tuesday after the CFDT on January 19 and the FSU on January 31. »
Who provides security?
Ch. R. : “Each organization is supposed to have its own security service. At the CFDT, six people ensure the safety of our activists. Last Tuesday, we succeeded in channeling students who wanted to go to the station and reminded young people who went on the railway tracks of the danger they were incurring for their safety. »
What are the relations with law enforcement?
Ch. R. : “The main trade union organizations have preparatory meetings with the police and remain in contact throughout the duration of the demonstration. »
How do you organize the entertainment?
Ch. R. : “Each trade union organization takes charge of its activities. »
J. H. : “The UD puts its sound truck and the equipment at the disposal of the engine buddies of the fight, like the CGT energy. Tuesday, we will offer it to the comrades of the territorial, very concerned with closures at the CCAS de Poitiers. The fellow postal workers have their own sound system which is not glued to the truck. The CGT Cheminots takes care of the logistics, the distribution of leaflets… This allows us to federate and create links. »
(1) CGT, Unsa, CFDT, FSU, Solids, FO, CFTC, FA-FPT, CNT, CFE-CGC.
Three demonstrations this Tuesday in Vienne
Châtellerault: departure at 10 a.m., sports hall, arrival at the kiosk.
Montmorillon: departure at 10 a.m., place de la Victoire
Poitiers: departure at 2 p.m., Stade de la Madeleine, arrival at Place du Maréchal-Leclerc.
