E-Paper

UAE

Life and Living

World

Opinion

Business

Sports

Entertainment

Dubai World Cup

lifestyle

Travel

Reviews

Brands

Supplements

KT Events

KT APPDOWNLOAD

Air France workers on trial for assaulting executives

Top Stories

UAE announces 2-month grace period for residence visa violators

UAE announces fee refund for tax service charges from August 1

Paid parking in Dubai: Residents face up to Dh4,000 extra yearly costs when new rates kick in
Air France workers on trial for assaulting executives

Bobigny - The incident last year shocked many and embarrassed the government, a big Air France shareholder.

By AP

  • Follow us on
  • google-news
  • whatsapp
  • telegram

Published: Fri 27 May 2016, 11:38 AM

Last updated: Fri 27 May 2016, 1:40 PM

Air France union members are facing trial over a violent protest against job cuts that left two executives fleeing under police cover with their shirts ripped off.
The incident last year shocked many and embarrassed the government, a big Air France shareholder.
The trial Friday has taken on new importance amid nationwide strikes and blockades over a bill extending the workweek and making layoffs easier. The CGT union plans protests to support those on trial.
Air France has shrunk its workforce over years of restructuring amid competition from low-cost and Mideast airlines.
The October protest erupted when management said more cuts were needed. The protesters targeted the Air France human resources chief and head of long-haul operations.
Five people were charged with assault.
 


More news from