Reduction of working hours in France

High school (ages 12+)
People & Society

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1. Where is Reduction of working hours in France?Western Europe, with overseas territories in various oceans
2. How many people live in Reduction of working hours in France?Approximately 65.5 million (metropolitan France)
3. How big is Reduction of working hours in France?551,695 km² (metropolitan France)
4. What is the capital of Reduction of working hours in France?Paris
5. What language do people speak in Reduction of working hours in France?French (official); numerous regional languages and dialects
6. When was Reduction of working hours in France built?The modern French Republic's origins trace back to the French Revolution (1789)

L'art de vivre: The French concept of the 'art of living,' emphasizing quality of life and enjoyment.
Work-sharing: A policy where work is distributed among more employees to reduce individual working hours.
Labor union: An organization of workers that negotiates with employers for better wages and working conditions.