Hundreds of thousands of Germans take to the streets over threat of pension and benefit cuts
Hundreds of thousands of people took to the streets for May Day demonstrations in Germany. Participants of the rallies warned the government that they are ready to fight against cuts to pensions, social benefits, and the healthcare system, UNN reports, citing DW.
“Our work first, your profit second” — under this slogan, more than 400 events were held across Germany, according to the German Trade Union Confederation (DGB). According to its data, more than 366,000 people took part in the demonstrations.
Yasmin Fahimi, head of the German Trade Union Confederation, called on participants to “remain ready for the struggle in the coming weeks and months.” She categorically rejected the possibility of abolishing the 8-hour workday and reducing the level of the state pension.
“Anyone who encroaches on the level of guaranteed pensions provokes a large-scale social conflict,” Fahimi emphasized. Trade unions also spoke out against planned cuts in the health insurance system.
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