MOSCOW (Sputnik) — Currently, France is facing a series of nation-wide protests in reaction to the much-discussed labor bill, which disrupted work at country's nuclear power plants, refineries, fuel depots, train services and ports.
"There is one solution for stopping strikes. The French government must remove this reform and have to begin negotiations with the trade unions because a majority of French people disapprove this law," Emmanuel Larsonneur said.
He also cited several examples, showing, why the GDR opposed the labor reform.
"There are a lot of regressions for the French employees which means less rights for the employees and more flexibility for the employers. For example, it will be easier for the employer to get rid of the employees even if there is no economical and financial difficulties for the companies. The other big problem is about the collective bargaining. With this reform, it will be possible to negotiate in the companies and derogate to the minimum rights actually protected by the French labor law."
The labor bill has given rise to multiple protests across the country in the past months. Among the reforms proposed by Prime Minister Manuel Valls’ government are highly unpopular attempts to increase daily working hours and simplify firing procedures.
