Vol.64/No.11      March 20, 2000 
 
 
Striking hospital workers make gains in France  
 

Militant/Nat London

Unions and France's minister in charge of the health-care system reached a tentative agreement March 1 as thousands of hospital workers protested in Paris. The deal reportedly adds 10 billion francs to the hospital budget over a three-year period and creates 12,000 new jobs. The unions will sign a contract March 13 if the workers approve the settlement. Above, demonstration of 10,000 hospital workers in Paris January 28. A national strike was called the same day. Workers in France have organized a series of strikes in response to budget cuts.

 
 
 
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