Michael Seely Photography

 

France: Large-Scale National Strike

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On September 18, 2025, a large-scale national strike and protest took place in Paris against the government's budget cuts, with protests organized by unions and other groups. The demonstration started at Place de la Bastille and ended at Place de la Nation, with widespread participation from various sectors, including teachers, transport workers, and students. 

DS605116.jpg 1 The police were polite and did a good job keeping everything organized from the sidelines. They monitored everyone coming into the protest route.
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DS605130.jpg 4 Some people like to smile for the camera.
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DS605187.jpg 17 This group of protesters has a van traveling along the route with them serving beverages.
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DS605206.jpg 21 I think going up seemed like a good idea. Coming down was more challenging.
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DS605232.jpg 27 Not speaking French is a huge disadvantage in this case. I'm sure he had some great stories to tell.
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DS605253.jpg 30 I think one of the Black-clad agitators. Just walking along now. The blue shade is a lens flash. He is not holding anything.
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DS605262t.jpg 31 I wish I had talked to this lady. I didn't see the meaning of the expression until later.
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DS605277.jpg 33 The Place de la République was the half way point in the march. These people were just hanging out in the plaza. The many thousands of marchers were behind me heading for the Place de la Nation.
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