French Strike Paralyzes Whole Nation

Clip: 352783_1_1

Year Shot: 1953 (Actual Year)

Audio: Yes

Video: B/W

Tape Master: 1589

Original Film: 026-490-02

HD: N/A

Location: France

Timecode: 00:25:22 - 00:26:29

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Same as catalog # 515017 One of the most devastating strikes in recent French history paralyzes the nation, as 2 million transport and utility workers walk off the job. A show of union strength, the country's first general strike in 17 years protests the administrations austerity policies. Establishing shot - Tons of mail bags filled to the tops. MLS - Mail trucks sitting idle in the postal yards. MCU/LL - People sitting around in the railroad station. CUS - Men lining up their empty wine carts to block traffic. MLS/Panning - The vineyards of France not being attended to.