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Grapesoda · 03-17-2006, 08:29 PM

I reading about the laws that are pissing you guys off, I don't get it? So what if ya can fire anyone under 26. you can fire anyone any time here in the USA. In France after 26 you have a job for life?
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PARIS (Reuters) - France braced for mass protests on Saturday against a new employment law as unions said more than 1 million people would march to increase pressure on the government to repeal the measure.

Opposition to the new contract has provoked a serious crisis for the government of Prime Minister Dominique de Villepin as it has mobilised students, the left-wing opposition and unions.

In a bid to further increase pressure, a key union leader said the march could be followed by a general strike.

"If they don't listen to us we are going to have to think about moving to a general strike across the whole country," said Bernard Thibault, head of the Confederation of General Workers union, one of France's largest.

"I'm optimistic ... that the government will finally take notice of the situation they've created for themselves," he said on France 3 television, adding the march would top the March 7 rallies when unions said 1 million people took to the streets.

Villepin says his First Job Contract will help young people find jobs, crucial because youth unemployment is more than double the national average and rises to 50 percent in some poor suburbs where it was a factor behind riots in November.

But the law allows employers to dismiss people under 26 at any time during a 2-year trial period and that would destroy job security, critics say.

"I would say 'no' (to a job offered under the law) because I would have no security for two years," Jerome Desprol, 24, told Reuters.

In a bid to defuse the crisis President Jacques Chirac said on Friday the government was "ready for dialogue" on the law but student groups and unions said his administration must withdraw it before talks can take place.

Analysts say any retreat by Villepin would damage his chances if he runs for the presidency in 2007 and could harm the prospects for his UMP party, headed by Interior Minister Nicolas Sarkozy who is another possible candidate at the election.

In an indication of the possible danger to the government, an opinion poll published in Friday's Le Parisien newspaper showed 68 percent of French people oppose the law, a rise of 13 percentage points in a week.

The dispute has provided a potential rallying point for the opposition Socialists, weakened by divisions over Europe and humiliating defeat in the 2002 election, though commentators say they are yet to capitalise on the opportunity.

Some 71 people remained in custody on Friday a day after student protests led to sporadic rioting including a confrontation at the prestigious Sorbonne university in Paris.

University chancellors met Villepin and called for an immediate suspension of the law while negotiations on youth employment take place and said government efforts to explain the law had been inadequate.

"We told him about our very serious concerns about the situation. We told him that things are getting worse and that next week could prove very risky," said Yannick Vallee, vice president of the association of university presidents.

PMdave · 03-17-2006, 08:42 PM

It's aboout the notice that needs to be given. Normally the absolute minimum is 1 week, with the new law it's zero seconds.

Grapesoda · 03-17-2006, 08:57 PM

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Originally Posted by PMdave

It's aboout the notice that needs to be given. Normally the absolute minimum is 1 week, with the new law it's zero seconds.

that's how it is here . . what's the big deal?

woj · 03-17-2006, 09:57 PM

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Originally Posted by bmb

that's how it is here . . what's the big deal?

yea, no shit

03-17-2006, 08:29 PM	#1
Grapesoda So Fucking Banned Industry Role: Join Date: Jul 2003 Location: Montana Posts: 46,238	anyone here from France? I reading about the laws that are pissing you guys off, I don't get it? So what if ya can fire anyone under 26. you can fire anyone any time here in the USA. In France after 26 you have a job for life? ----- PARIS (Reuters) - France braced for mass protests on Saturday against a new employment law as unions said more than 1 million people would march to increase pressure on the government to repeal the measure. Opposition to the new contract has provoked a serious crisis for the government of Prime Minister Dominique de Villepin as it has mobilised students, the left-wing opposition and unions. In a bid to further increase pressure, a key union leader said the march could be followed by a general strike. "If they don't listen to us we are going to have to think about moving to a general strike across the whole country," said Bernard Thibault, head of the Confederation of General Workers union, one of France's largest. "I'm optimistic ... that the government will finally take notice of the situation they've created for themselves," he said on France 3 television, adding the march would top the March 7 rallies when unions said 1 million people took to the streets. Villepin says his First Job Contract will help young people find jobs, crucial because youth unemployment is more than double the national average and rises to 50 percent in some poor suburbs where it was a factor behind riots in November. But the law allows employers to dismiss people under 26 at any time during a 2-year trial period and that would destroy job security, critics say. "I would say 'no' (to a job offered under the law) because I would have no security for two years," Jerome Desprol, 24, told Reuters. In a bid to defuse the crisis President Jacques Chirac said on Friday the government was "ready for dialogue" on the law but student groups and unions said his administration must withdraw it before talks can take place. Analysts say any retreat by Villepin would damage his chances if he runs for the presidency in 2007 and could harm the prospects for his UMP party, headed by Interior Minister Nicolas Sarkozy who is another possible candidate at the election. In an indication of the possible danger to the government, an opinion poll published in Friday's Le Parisien newspaper showed 68 percent of French people oppose the law, a rise of 13 percentage points in a week. The dispute has provided a potential rallying point for the opposition Socialists, weakened by divisions over Europe and humiliating defeat in the 2002 election, though commentators say they are yet to capitalise on the opportunity. Some 71 people remained in custody on Friday a day after student protests led to sporadic rioting including a confrontation at the prestigious Sorbonne university in Paris. University chancellors met Villepin and called for an immediate suspension of the law while negotiations on youth employment take place and said government efforts to explain the law had been inadequate. "We told him about our very serious concerns about the situation. We told him that things are getting worse and that next week could prove very risky," said Yannick Vallee, vice president of the association of university presidents.

03-17-2006, 08:42 PM	#2
PMdave Confirmed User Join Date: Dec 2003 Posts: 1,517	It's aboout the notice that needs to be given. Normally the absolute minimum is 1 week, with the new law it's zero seconds.