Friday, July 25, 2008

Fun Times Over For France

Their goblet of wine doth runneth dry....

"France eases law for 35-hour work week; Employees brace for less time off" by Associated Press | July 25, 2008

PARIS - French lawmakers took a step toward ending the country's decade-long experiment with a 35-hour work week, passing a bill that gives companies greater latitude to extend working hours.

Waving banners with slogans like "There is life after work" and "I refuse to give my life to shareholders," members of two white-collar unions protested the new law Wednesday in Paris.

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I love how the Globe selectively ignores and minimizes protests -- unless they serve the agenda.

Then it gets buku coverage!