The majority of the French oppose the long-term labor reform

The majority (58%) of the French are against the reform of the Labor Code, the first major political measure of the five-year term of Emmanuel Makron, according to a poll released today.

Harris Interactive's research for the RMC radio station and the Atlantico news site shows that 58% of the French are opposed to the labor reform included in decrees, compared to 42% who support it.

Eleanor Makron's voters, however, have broad support for the reform (82% against 18%).

For an even larger majority of respondents (71% vs. 29%), the reform will "reduce the power of trade unions in business." For 54% (against 46%), it will "exacerbate the working conditions of employees".

Only 43% (vs. 57%) believe that the reform will "improve business competitiveness", 36% (vs. 64%) will "boost growth" and 31% will contribute to "reducing unemployment" .

Higher limitation on compensation, reduction of time limits for employees' appeals, negotiation without trade unions: the decrees yesterday presented by the government put special emphasis on small and medium-sized enterprises.

The poll was conducted electronically yesterday, August 31, on a sample of 1,004 respondents, representing the French people aged 18 and over, using the quota method.