Unions Vow to Bring France to a ‘Standstill’ Over Macron’s Pension Plan
Posted inBerger, Laurent France French Democratic Confederation of Labor Labor and Jobs Law and Legislation Macron, Emmanuel (1977- ) Organized Labor Pensions and Retirement Plans Polls and Public Opinion Retirement Strikes

Unions Vow to Bring France to a ‘Standstill’ Over Macron’s Pension Plan

Travel, schools and services were disrupted by nationwide strikes and protests for a sixth time as the battle over the retirement age intensified.
A Conductor’s Battle With a Classical Music Gender Barrier
Posted inAcademy Awards (Oscars) Blanchett, Cate Careers and Professions Claire Gibault Classical Music Content Type: Personal Profile Culture (Arts) Discrimination France La Scala Opera House (Milan, Italy) Milan (Italy) Music Paris (France) Tar (Movie) Women and Girls Women Conductors

A Conductor’s Battle With a Classical Music Gender Barrier

Claire Gibault has spent a lifetime fighting sexism and forging a path in a male-dominated profession. Her next targets: pay gaps and age discrimination.