Konrad’s job is to carry out and supervise emergency cleaning and repair work on Paris’ sewage system. He loves it. But it’s tough and takes its toll. And the 38-year old is not OK with the government’s new plan to make him work longer. | Reuters
The government says this is necessary to balance the accounts.
Trade unions reject the argument and vow a tough fight on the streets to block the reform, which still needs parliament’s approval.So will 53-year-old Stephane Rouanoux, who has worked in Paris’ 24/7 emergency sewage repair team for 25 years, most of that without a protective mask, which is required now.
“Adding two years is very hard to take, with all we go through,” said Rouanoux, an army veteran who joined Paris sewage cleaner team when he returned to civilian life and still needs to put on more years to retire.Rouanoux said the reform plans made him and his colleagues angry and they would march against it.
So while Rouanoux can retire early, Konrad cannot, even though he still goes down in the sewing system three to four times a week. Both find it absurd.
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