Democracy is an illusion! It’s become a political system fostered by the élite, for the élite, in order to fool the people that they have a stake in the system. In actual fact, they have virtually none. The whole political system in the modern era, despite having noble beginnings, is now used to benefit the few at the expense of the many. – Mark Alexander, June 29, 2018
Showing posts with label Sunday shopping. Show all posts
Showing posts with label Sunday shopping. Show all posts
October 14, 2013
July 08, 2009
BBC: Parliament in France has begun debating a law that would allow more shops to open on Sundays.
Most retailers have been banned from trading on Sunday since 1906, when a law enshrined it as a day of rest.
But President Nicolas Sarkozy says the pace of modern life has overtaken tradition, and France has ended up behind the times.
Trade unions and many members of parliament across the political divide have criticised the planned law.
The bill would see the establishment of special tourist areas and commercial zones.
Employees would get double their normal pay for working on a Sunday.
Many big chain stores in France already ignore the current laws banning Sunday trading - and have to pay large fines for opening their doors.
Bakeries, butchers' shops and other small businesses are allowed to open - but only until noon. >>> | Tuesday, July 07, 2009
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