The “Yellow Vests” Movement as a Consequence of Disturbed Social Dialogue in France
The “Yellow Vests” Movement as a Consequence of Disturbed Social Dialogue in France

Summary/Abstract: The importance of a proper and equal social dialogue was shown in its true measure after the great political crisis that struck France at the end of 2018, embodied in the “Yellow Vests” movement. This was a strong manifestation of the forgotten France whose role in social decision-making was neglected both by the authorities and by the trade unions. Its strength and massiveness, as well as the support of a large part of the rest of the population, forced the government to seek solutions rapidly to renew social dialogue and channel the energy of the “Yellow Vests” into the constructive social debate. Starting from the demands of this movement, significant social reforms have been undertaken which, at least for a while, assured social peace but with a continuous risk of new escalations.

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