Muriel, an employee of the Collectivité européenne d'Alsace (CeA) working at the Maison départementale des personnes handicapées (MDPH), expressed regret that she and her partner could only afford a three-day weekend trip to Niederbronn this year and no trip at all this summer. She earns 1,800 euros with bonuses after 14 years of service, and the index point, which determines her salary, has not changed in years. With a loan to repay, she said there is little left for leisure, and most of her income goes toward groceries. Muriel is part of the CFDT union, and the union's truck played rap music honoring public servants. The intersyndical protest, which began on Tuesday, September 29, aimed to gather up to 4,000 participants by the end of the afternoon. Soumia, an accompanying student for children with disabilities (AESH) at the elementary school in Hohberg, described her daily work with three students, emphasizing that quantity often takes precedence over quality due to staffing shortages. She mentioned that she and her colleagues are paid 980 euros net per week for 24 hours of work at the minimum wage, with potential for slightly more through additional duties or bonuses. She noted the difficulty of the job, especially with severe disabilities and limited training, and the challenges of managing crises without adequate support. Olivier, an educator in the Protection Judiciaire de la Jeunesse (PJJ), described the increasing number of minors under his care, rising from seven to 25 per person over 26 years. He highlighted the strain on resources and the impact on the quality of care, noting that the lack of adequate staffing leads to discouragement among colleagues. Mathieu, a plumber in the technical services of the University Hospitals of Strasbourg, recalled that the number of staff in his department has decreased from 18 to eight over the years. He mentioned the challenges of managing priorities, such as addressing leaks immediately, while smaller issues like clogged sinks may go unresolved for days. Lorena, an auxiliary nurse and caregiver at a sleep disorders center, emphasized the multitasking nature of her role and the difficulties caused by a lack of resources, such as delayed delivery of equipment. She expressed concern about the potential degradation of service quality and the ongoing stress of constant uncertainty. The protest procession, which included students and high school students chanting "Siamo tutti antifascisti" in Italian, moved through Strasbourg, with CGT members displaying red flags. The government is set to present its 2027 budget on October 1, aiming to save 54 billion euros, with the index point for public servants frozen for the third consecutive year. The intersyndical movement is prepared to announce further mobilization days.