Social Movements & Civil Rights

Massive Protests Against Employment Contract Law in France

At least one million people, including union members, students, and unemployed individuals, marched through the streets of France in opposition to the government's First Employment Contract (CPE) law. The proposed legislation aimed to facilitate the hiring and firing of young workers, which many believed would undermine job security. Protests erupted nationwide, fueled by concerns over the potential erosion of workers' rights. Demonstrators rallied in major cities such as Paris, Lyon, and Marseille, expressing their demand for greater job protections and a more stable labor market.

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