Union tensions in France over May 1st work policies

The CGT, France's main union confederation, demands concrete commitments from the government on mandatory work on May 1st.

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General Secretary Sophie Binet announces meetings to obtain "very clear action" before the deadline.

This symbolic issue crystallizes disagreements between the executive and the union movement over workers' rights.

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