France Prepares for Massive General Strike

Der Spiegel by Stefan Simons | Jan. 28, 2009 (News Report)

France's eight main trade unions and opposition parties ranging from the center to Socialists, communists and the far-left, are all regarding the general strike as a "cry of protest." "In the face of the crisis," says Francois Chereque, general secretary of the left-wing CFDT union, "the feeling of injustice has spread." The public malaise has been augmented by Sarkozy's bailout plans. Just 10 months after telling voters in January 2008 that the public ... Full Story »

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For France, it looks like 'situation normal'

The French may not be troubled by heavy mortgages or credit-card bills, but fears of unemployment are rising as recession takes hold. In November France’s jobless total ... More »

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