Yonne

In the Yonne department, the town of Joigny, home to 9,000 residents, has lost over 500 public sector jobs in the past twenty years due to the state's rationalization policy. Sectors such as health, education, taxes, and justice have been hit hard, fueling growing resentment among locals. A 2011 Senate report labeled it a 'martyred town' of the general review of public policies.