Story no.132OngoingSocial +1Notable28 Oct → 29 Oct3 facts · 8 art.
Sick leave: unions and employers open negotiations
On October 28, 2026, the issue of the rising cost of work stoppages linked to mental health is highlighted, as the government aims to save 1 billion euros on short stoppages. The next day, social partners meet for a first round of negotiations on sick leave compensation. In this context, the government seeks 2 billion euros in savings.
In brief
Ongoing story bringing together 3 events nationwide, followed from 28 October 2026 to 29 October 2026. 8 articles from 6 sources (social, health); last updated on 29 October 2026 at 09:33.
5 articles of rated outlets · 3 unrated outside the bar · 6 sources (8 art.) · 2 bords sur 3 · outlets: left 1, centre 2, right 0
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- 09h33
LatestSick leave: the Labor Minister calls for a thorough review of the system
Jean-Pierre Farandou asked the social partners to thoroughly review the sick leave system to protect employees and reduce costs for the Social Security.
franceinfoUncategorised
- 05h57
Unions and employers open negotiations on sick leave compensation
Social partners meet for a first round of negotiations on sick leave, with the government seeking two billion euros in savings.
BFMTV / RMCCentreLibérationLeft
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Amounts cited1 milliard d’euros · 2 milliards d'euros · deux milliards d'euros · un milliard · 1 milliard d'euros
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