French government kicks off controversial labour reform

French President Emmanuel Macron's government is launching an effort to redesign labour rules, one of the most important and divisive promises of his presidency.

French government kicks off controversial labour reform

French President Emmanuel Macron's government is launching an effort to redesign labour rules, one of the most important and divisive promises of his presidency.

Labour Minister Muriel Penicaud told RTL radio that the government is "moving the rules of the game" in hopes of tackling unemployment, hovering near 10%.

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