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French Senate Reviews Proposal to Allow May 1 Business Operations

Government-backed bill seeks to permit Sunday-authorized businesses, like bakers and florists, to open on May 1, facing union opposition.

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Overview

  • Centrist senators Annick Billon and Hervé Marseille have introduced a bill to allow Sunday-authorized establishments to operate on May 1, including bakeries and florists.
  • The proposal, supported by Labor Minister Catherine Vautrin, aims to address legal ambiguities and align labor laws with practical business needs.
  • May 1 is currently a mandatory non-working holiday under French labor law, with violators facing steep fines, as seen in the case of baker Jean-François Bandet.
  • Union leader Sophie Binet and the CGT strongly oppose the proposal, arguing it undermines the sanctity of the labor holiday and workers' rights.
  • The bill is under Senate review but is unlikely to pass before this year's May 1 holiday, with further debate expected in the coming months.