Opposition and French trade unions fight for 35-hour week

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Series Details 1.2.05
Publication Date 01/02/2005
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The French National Assembly began debating on 1 February 2005 the Government's plans to relax the law governing the 35-hour working week. French business leaders argue the law is crippling their competitiveness whilst the opposition Socialist Party is threatening a fierce battle in the Assembly.

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BBC News: France may lengthen 35-hour week, 1.2.05 http://news.bbc.co.uk/1/hi/world/europe/4225139.stm

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