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Anti-CPE struggle continues...

Source: libcom.org. Posted on 18 April 2006.

The withdrawal of the CPE was announced recently. This is a victory for the protesters, however the government still has the ability to strongarm similar legislation through and has not withdrawn the other parts of the 'loi sur l'egalite des chances' of which the CPE was only a part. The alliance of unions that opposed the CPE has called for a continuation of the struggle as have many of the protesting groups. The CPE was the straw that broke the camel's back, but the reaction may well see all similar legislation withdrawn.

At an AG attended by roughly 3000 students Nantes University has voted to continue the blockade until 19th April. A demonstration was called for tonight and a further demonstration and probable blockade of the station was also called for.

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