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How should workers’ rights be protected during the pandemic?

Name: How should workers’ rights be protected during the pandemic?
Uploaded: 2020-09-16T19:05:45Z
Duration: 26 min
Description: Coronavirus pandemic is devastating economies worldwide. Lockdowns meant businesses were forced to cut spending.

Coronavirus pandemic is devastating economies worldwide. Lockdowns meant businesses were forced to cut spending.

Lockdowns meant businesses were forced to terminate staff and cut spending.

One of France’s biggest trade unions is calling for a nationwide strike on Thursday to demand better protection for workers during these times.

But with economies struggling, will governments listen?

Presenter: Imran Khan

Guests:

Julien Hoez – European Policy analyst and member of French President Emmanuel Macron’s party

Nayla Glaise – Member, French CGT trade union

Petros Fassoulas – Secretary-general, European Movement International