179: "La Loi travail: une réforme controversé...

To say that relations between the U.S. and Europe have changed is an understatement. NATO is a major bone of contention and the introduction of tariffs has caused turmoil in financial markets. Let's talk about it in this lesson. 

Gambling is a colossal industry. Those with skin in the game say that it's 'just fun'. However, there are also those who say that gambling is addictive as a drug. Let's discuss 'les jeux d'argent' in this lesson. 

Lorsque l’on évoque le syndicalisme en France, l’on se confronte immédiatement à un paradoxe d’importance. Avec un taux de syndicalisation de 10 %, la France compte parmi les pays d'Europe les moins syndiqués. Pourtant, la législation sociale confère un rôle majeur aux syndicats ...  Show more

Quelques explications sur le pourquoi de toute cette colère, toutes ces grèves et ces manifestations en France. Au-delà de l’opposition au contenu de la réforme, qu’est-ce qui motive les Français·es à ne pas abandonner les protestations malgré l’adoption de la loi par le Parle ...

The weekend. Social Security. Health insurance. What do these things have in common? They all exist thanks to the advocacy of labor unions. Political economist Margaret Levi explains how these organizations forge equality and protect worker rights, calling for a 21st-century revi ...  Show more

There has been a surge in the number of workplaces in the United States voting to join a labour union. Amid this wave of unionisation, companies are pushing back hard. We find out what is happening in the US and how businesses and politicians are reacting.We hear from a worker at ...  Show more