Monday, April 10, 2006

Chirac Backs Down

It looks like we won't be facing this particular group of protesters when we go to Paris. Collective action is a very powerful tool and the French wield it well. We could have used more of this in Ontario during the Harris years.
The French government today bowed to pressure from students and unions and announced plans to replace a controversial employment law that has triggered protests across the country.

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