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France labour reforms: Protests as government pushes through bill

Fierce protests have broken out across France after the government forced through controversial labour reforms.                                                                  

Nantes saw clashes between protesters and security forces. In Paris police fired rubber pellets on demonstrators outside the National Assembly.

Earlier, the cabinet approved using special powers to pass the changes without parliamentary approval.

The government says the reforms are essential to help cut high levels of unemployment.

The changes make it easier for employers to hire and fire but opponents fear they will also enable employers to bypass workers’ rights on pay, overtime and breaks.

President Francois Hollande has faced months of resistance to the bill from students, unions and even members of his own Socialist Party.

French labour reform bill - main points

The 35-hour week remains in place, but as an average. Firms can negotiate with local trade unions on more or fewer hours from week to week, up to a maximum of 46 hours

Firms are given greater freedom to reduce pay

The law eases conditions for laying off workers, strongly regulated in France. It is hoped companies will take on more people if they know they can shed jobs in case of a downturn

Employers given more leeway to negotiate holidays and special leave, such as maternity or for getting married. These are currently also heavily regulated

Busting the myth of France’s 35-hour working week

Hundreds of demonstrators rallied outside the National Assembly in Paris on Tuesday, calling for President Hollande to resign, with the protests continuing into the night.

Police used tear gas against protesters in Grenoble and Montpellier, reports from social media say. Lille, Tours and Marseille also saw demonstrations.

In Toulouse two young protesters were injured in clashes with police, according to Le Parisien (in French).

The decision to invoke an article of the constitution to force through the reforms was made after the government failed to reach a compromise on the bill with a group of rebel MPs within the Socialist Party.

 Hundreds gathered in Paris calling for President Hollande to resign                

This tactic has only been used once before under President Hollande, again to push though disputed economic reforms.

Prime Minister Manuel Valls was booed by MPs from the far left and the conservative opposition when he announced the cabinet’s decision to the National Assembly.

“Pursuing the debate in parliament would pose the risk of… abandoning the compromise that we have built,” he said.

Opponents of the bill warn it will erode workers’ rights               

The only way the bill can now be stopped is by the motion of censure - a vote of no confidence - that was filed by two right-wing parties on Tuesday.               Between them they have 226 of the 288 votes needed to topple the government on Thursday.

However, correspondents say they are unlikely to find enough left-wing MPs willing to support them.

Fresh protests are set to be held on Thursday to coincide with the confidence vote. Source:- http://www.bbc.com/news/world-europe-36261852

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Former heads of MI5 and MI6 have warned that leaving the EU would undermine Britain’s ability to protect itself from terrorist threat.

Baron Evans of Weardale, the former director-general of MI5, and Sir John Sawers, the former head of MI6, said Britain’s exit from the EU could also lead to “instability on the Continent,” amid “economic difficulties, the migration crisis and a resurgent Russia,” according to an article in the Sunday Times.

Speaking on the BBC’s Andrew Marr show, Sawers said that the U.K. has had a pivotal role in negotiations with the EU on security: “We have to bear in mind the importance of the structures we have built up over the last 30-40 years. Britain has had a very important role in making sure the security dimension is properly considered and properly integrated.”

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So I got invaded and thought I’d try to chameleon and hide somewhere…

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Yowza. Cats are too bad-ass for this world.

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This literally just broke my heart . 😔

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Quite honestly, I’m surprised that I haven’t seen more people on here talking about the fires in Fort McMurray, Alberta, Canada. I know that because it’s Canada and because it’s a fire it’s different than most natural disasters, because it is happening on a much slower time frame, but I honestly don’t think most of you guys realize just how big this is. 

More than 80,000 people have had to flee their homes, and may have nothing to return to when the fire is put out. 

The fire may potentially double over the next couple days, destroying more of Canada’s beautiful landscape, homes, and habitats for it’s diverse biodiversity. 

Fort McMurray is highly dependant upon it’s position in the oil sands industry, which could be highly affected by the fire, leaving tens of thousands of people without jobs or homes. 

A teenage girl was killed in a car crash as a result of her family attempting to flee the fires. 

Foreign temporary workers might have to leave Canada because the fires have left them without homes or connections to people within Canada. 

I know how hard it can be to relate to something like this, but I’m stunned that I haven’t seen the slightest mention of it anywhere on tumblr. Thousands upon thousands of people have lost everything. Wildlife is loosing its natural habitat by the second. Entire cities and communities are being wiped out. I don’t ask much, just that you try to put yourself in the shoes of those affected by this.

You can donate to the Canadian Red Cross HERE, and if anyone reading this happens to be from Fort McMurray or in the surrounding area, a list of resources can be found here. 

Please help spread the word by reblogging this, if you can’t afford to donate, any effort helps. 

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White ppl to all Blacks: Shaniqua

White ppl to all Hispanics: Pedro

White ppl to all Asians: Sing Sue

White ppl to all Arabs: Ahmad

POC: Becky

White people: omg that is so racist how dare u

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Seek out a man practiced in the treatment of wounds inflicted by the most severe of conflagrations!  I do a lot of these. So do other people Follow me on Facebook and Twitter. 

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Meet the Female Drift Racers of Palestine

Learn what drives the Speed Sisters to compete as the only female drift racing team of the West Bank.

As a woman, drift racing in a conservative society like the West Bank of Palestine isn’t easy. Many people judge the Speed Sisters for wanting to do something other than get married, have children, and take care of domestic responsibilities. Living in an occupied territory makes it even more difficult. But racing helps these women deal with their anger towards the many forces trying to keep them down. It might be difficult but they’re going to continue to racing no matter what.

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Rocks above Ennerdale Water. by Alan Via Flickr: Old stuff.. but processed slightly differently to my others in this album :-)

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This……

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Wentworth Miller Slams Meme Mocking His Weight

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pack your bags nerds we’re moving to Antarctica

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W-T-F.