Paring golden parachutes

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Executive severance packages are coming under scrutiny in France by legislators as European investors lobby. Regulations introduced by Thierry Breton would bind "golden parachutes" to a shareholder vote and could lead Europe into more accountable management.

Europe, Government expenditures, Compensation and benefits, Economic policy, Executives, Severance pay, Breton, Thierry

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French stage nationwide strike to protest new jobs measure

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Labor unions in France joined with students in protesting a new labor law that would have allowed young workers to be fired without just cause. The strike disrupted trains, buses, airlines and closed the Eiffel Tower.

Public affairs, Strikes, Youth, Political activity, Teenagers, Youth employment

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Airbus seeks union support; justifying job cuts may prove critical to allaying anger

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Airplane manufacturer Airbus S.A.S. has announced a restructuring plan that includes large staffing cuts. Although Airbus is hoping for union cooperation, unions in France and Germany have already staged protests.

Germany, Organizational history, Aircraft, Labor relations, Aircraft industry, Company restructuring/company reorganization, Reorganization and restructuring, Airbus S.A.S., Downsizing (Management), Company organization, Downsizing

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