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trims the role of unions,
notably in small- and
medium-size companies
— which the prime min-
ister said make up nine
out of 10 companies in
France and are “at the
heart” of the reforms
“for the fi rst time.”
Under the reforms,
companies with fewer
than 50 employees can
negotiate work rules
with an elected colleague
— not unionized — and
companies with fewer
than 20 employees can
negotiate directly with
their workers.
Another new measure
caps the fi nancial pen-
alty for companies sued
by dismissed employees,
easing concerns of boss-
es who fear that fi ring
has become too costly.
The measure creates a
scale of remuneration
based on the employee’s
seniority.
Yet another change
simplifi es the departures
of a group of employees
if the company needs to
adapt its staff , with direct
negotiations with those
leaving.
French
subsidiaries
of multinationals need
no longer justify fi rings
based on the internation-
al economic climate. If
the company is perform-
ing poorly, it can now
use France alone as its
reference to justify the
layoff s.
Labor Minister Mu-
riel Penicaud said the
reforms aim to not just
change France’s work
rules but “to change the
behavior of social dia-
logue in our country.”
But the way the reforms
are being enacted is also
divisive — via a special
procedure that avoids a
lengthy debate in parlia-
ment. The draft reforms
are to be presented at a
Cabinet meeting Sept.
20, aft er endorsement by
the Council of State, the
nation’s highest adminis-
trative body. They are to
be ratifi ed by the end of
the year.
“All the fears we had
are confi rmed,” said
the head of the commu-
nist-backed CGT union,
Philippe Martinez. “(It’s)
the end of the labor con-
tract.”
The head of the more
moderate CFDT, Laurent
Berger, said his union “is
disappointed” but would
not join in the September
protest.
The union that rep-
resents small- and me-
dium-size
businesses
praised the measure that
allows for negotiations
with employees’ repre-
sentatives — not unions
— calling it a “major
advance” for social dia-
logue.
However, the main em-
ployer’s union in France,
MEDEF, called the chang-
es “the beginning of an
interesting reform” that
will need vigilance as the
measures are put into
practice.
France’s conservative
party, The Republicans,
said some measures will
help simplify life for
companies, but ques-
tioned whether the pack-
age had the sweep to “re-
launch investments and
jobs in France.”
Foreign
investors
and France’s European
neighbors were watch-
ing Macron’s plan close-
ly. France is the No. 2
economy in the 19-nation
eurozone, but its chronic
10 percent unemploy-
ment has long weighed
on the region’s growth.
Partners have repeat-
edly called on France to
reform its job market to
boost Europe economi-
cally.
Macron said the labor
law overhaul was essen-
tial.
“We must see things as
they are: We are the only
major economy of the
European Union which
hasn’t vanquished mass
unemployment in more
than three decades,” Ma-
cron told the newsmaga-
zine Le Point.
Sylvie Corbet in Paris
contributed.
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Interview
Learned that verrrrrry
early. [Chuckles]
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KW: What was your
very fi rst job?
MA: Cutting grass. I
worked at the National
Shrine in DC for a spell
in 10th grade.
and actually for my ac-
tion fi gures, but I loved it
more.
KW: Was there a mean-
ingful spiritual compo-
nent to your childhood?
MA: Sure!
KW: Who loved you
unconditionally during
your formative years?
MA: My family.
KW: What is your fa-
vorite dish to cook?
MA: Eggs... I’m lazy..
KW: The Morris Chest-
nut question: Was there
any particular moment
in your childhood that
inspired you to become
the person you are to-
day?
MA: Again, I’m not
sure if there was one
particular moment, but
I’m almost positive my
parents have never lied
while I’ve been alive. So
they certainly set the
bar for morals. I’ve lied
though. Sorry, Moppa.
KW: Sherry Gillam
would like to know what
is the most important life
lesson you’ve learned so
far?
MA: Hmm... I can’t say
it’s THE most important
as it’s hard to rate these
things, but certainly be-
ing honest is a good way
to sleep well at night.
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KW: When you look in
the mirror, what do you
see?
MA: Depends on the
day!
KW: What’s the cra-
ziest thing you’ve ever
done?
MA: Sorry, I didn’t hear
that question. Next!
KW: If you could have
one wish instantly grant-
ed, what would that be
for?
MA: Instant worldwide
yet to be told. New con-
tent! Infi nite content!
utopia.
KW: What is your
guiltiest pleasure?
MA: Excess napping
and snacking. Shame.
KW: Is there any ques-
tion no one ever asks
you, that you wish some-
one would?
MA: [LOL] No. That’s
funny
to
imagine,
though. I’m thinking
of a person in an inter-
view wondering, “I wish
they’d ask me about this!”
while quietly fuming in-
ternally.
KW: Harriet Paku-
la-Teweles asks: With so
many classic fi lms being
redone, is there a remake
you’d like to star in?
MA: No! There are so
many stories that have
KW: Finally, what’s in
your wallet?
MA: The usual.
KW: Thanks again for
the time, Mamoudou,
and best of luck with Pat-
ti Cake$.
MA: Thank you so
much, Kam.
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Community
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BEAUTY SALON &
BARBERSHOPS
We’re Here and We’re
Not Going Anywhere
Deans Beauty Salon
& Barbershop
OREGON’S OLDEST
BLACK BEAUTY SALON
& BARBERSHOP
Serving our community since 1954
215 & 213 NE Hancock
Portland, OR 97212
503.282.3379 Salon
503.282.3388 Barbershop
SUB BIDS / SUPPLIER
QUOTES REQUESTED
Cornelius Place
1310 N. Adair Street
Cornelius, OR 97113
STYLISTS:
Kim • Sylvia • Kaycee • Pearl
BARBERS:
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INSURANCE
Bids Due: Sept. 19, 2017 @ 2:00 PM
New 3-story, wood-framed mixed use building. 1st
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one core and shell lease space. 2nd and 3rd fl oors
include 45-residential units, a community space,
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Trades Excluded: Fire Protection, Plumbing, Me-
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Jobsite Walk: 9/12/17 @ 11:00 AM
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Plans available on 8/30/17 at: Walsh Construction
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Special Notes: BOLI Commercial and Davis-Bacon
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RESTAURANTS
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BBQ
$3
2905 SW First Ave
Portland, OR 97201
OFF
(503) 222-4375
FAX (866) 446-0681
Contact: Bennett Barnwell or Dean Lindstrom
ORCCB # 147267/WALSHCC962LD
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ployer and requests sub-bids from minority, women,
disadvantaged and emerging small business enter-
prises.
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