Over a million demonstrate in France to say 'non' to Macron's pension reform

If they don’t get a pension, no free time to protest. Problem solved.

Unlike the millions of French workers fearing a future of poverty owing to the government's indifference and neglect, Macron and his ilk have no worries about the future knowing they can bank on gold-plated pensions to fund their golden years in retirement. Nice work if you can get it!

@us reamer

it ain't just France, it’s every politician in every country who will receive an exorbitant pension, while us plebs will be scrounging

The French are revolting.

Mr KiplingToday  12:11 pm JST

The French are revolting.

This time they have a reason to, along with a right. The common man slaves for too long in life and he should get the fruits from the labor. Not just in France, everywhere.

The common man slaves for too long in life and he should get the fruits from the labor. Not just in France, everywhere.

Preach it!

it ain't just France, it’s every politician in every country who will receive an exorbitant pension, while us plebs will be scrounging

Members of Congress are eligible for a pension at the age of 62 if they have completed at least five years of service. Members are eligible for a pension at age 50 if they have completed 20 years of service, or at any age after completing 25 years of service. The amount of the pension depends on years of service and the average of the highest three years of salary. By law, the starting amount of a Member’s retirement annuity may not exceed 80% of his or her final salary.

Take Kay Hagan, the North Carolina senator who lost her bid for a second term, for example. After finishing just one six-year term in the Senate, Hagan, who will turn 62 in 2015, will be eligible for a pension of nearly $16,000, according to calculations done by the conservative National Taxpayers Union. Hagan’s pension would be a little more than 9 percent of her most recent salary of $174,000, the amount paid to rank-and-file House and Senate member.

 75-year-old Tom Harkin, who served for 30 years in the Senate and 10 years in the House before that, will be eligible for a starting pension of $125,000, according to estimates from the taxpayers union. His retirement pay would be almost 71 percent of his final salary.

I'm chuckling because I noticed in the photo leading the article the demonstration is happening in front of a Harley Davidson dealership. Maybe a good motorcycle ride is what the demonstrators need? Blow the cobwebs out, connect with your environment more, have a little fun, leave your troubles back home for a few hours. It works for me :)

How many can even afford to buy a Harley Davis?

Unlicensed scooters allowed in Japan? That means give riders full license to speed and kill or, injure pedestrians. 

As they are about the same cost as a cheap car, plenty, especially if bought second hand.