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Uber in France wanted the lowest-possible minimum fare — €6 — and collective bargaining raised it to €7.65. The final price for the consumer today is €10.20, after including Uber's commission (Photo: EUobserver)

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How France subverts collective bargaining to favour Big Tech platforms

In the battle over gig workers' rights, France plays by its own rules. As the EU is heading towards a bloc-wide law strengthening the rights of platform workers, Paris hopes to avoid the future directive by introducing collective bargaining between gig workers' representatives and the platforms.

Compared to its Nordic and German partners, France doesn't have a tradition of strong collective bargaining when it comes to socia...

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Uber in France wanted the lowest-possible minimum fare — €6 — and collective bargaining raised it to €7.65. The final price for the consumer today is €10.20, after including Uber's commission (Photo: EUobserver)

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Peggy Corlin covers EU politics having an impact in France and how Paris influences EU politics for several French outlets.

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