France - Proposal for shorter working week

The video discusses the opening of negotiations on critical societal issues like employment, salaries, and work hours. It highlights the government's decision to reduce work hours to 35 per week starting January 1, 2000, and the mixed reactions from various stakeholders. Employers express concerns that this measure may not effectively promote employment or growth, and they plan to oppose it.

What are the key societal issues mentioned in the negotiations?

• Technology and innovation

• Employment, wages, and working hours

• Environmental policies

• Healthcare and education

What is the primary concern that all partners aim to address?

• Technological advancement

• Youth unemployment

• Healthcare access

• Environmental degradation

What is the nature of the issue discussed in the second section?

• A technological advancement initiative

• A debate on environmental policies

• A conflict between trade and employment unions

• A decision by the government presented to the Parliament

What is the employers' stance on the reduction of working hours?

• They support it as a means to increase employment

• They believe it will not promote employment or growth

• They think it will enhance economic growth

• They are neutral about the decision

When is the reduction of working hours to 35 hours per week supposed to take effect?

• 1st January 1999

• 1st January 2000

• 1st January 2002

• 1st January 2001