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Breaking Points with Krystal and Saagar

1/30/23 BP Partners: LastPass, Billionaire Censorship and The French General Strike!

Jan 30, 2023
Matt Stoller, an antitrust policy analyst and author of "Big," dives into the ramifications of the LastPass security breach, shedding light on the conflict between profit motives and user security in tech. He also discusses the implications of billionaire censorship and its effect on free speech. The conversation later shifts to the inspiring French general strike against pension reforms, highlighting the labor movement's power in advocating for workers' rights and the importance of solidarity in the face of economic challenges.
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  • The French general strike aims to preserve the legacy of previous generations and ensure a better future for the working class.
  • Solidarity from working people around the world is crucial for the French workers' struggle, and global labor movements need to show support for one another to convey unity and strength.

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French Workers Protest Proposed Pension Changes

In France, over a million working people took to the streets to protest President Macron's proposed changes to the country's pension system. Macron aims to raise the retirement age from 62 to 64 years. This has sparked a strong resistance from workers who fought hard to establish the existing pension system after World War II. They view retirement as a time to enjoy life and believe that everyone should have the right to a dignified retirement. The strikes and demonstrations in France aim to preserve the legacy of previous generations and ensure a better future for the working class. Despite facing opposition from the government, workers intend to continue their fight and have planned a new day of general strike on January 31.

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