A concerted campaign by nine trade union organisations and four professional associations has lead to a commitment from the government to improved recognition of qualifications for social and educational workers. Demonstrations on 16 March, 7 April and most recently on 16 June have resulted in the government promising draft regulations recognising specific diplomas by the autumn. The unions are also demanding a meeting with ministers to make progress on their other key demand a movement up the pay scale and comparable salary improvements in the private sector. Read more at > CFDT Interco (FR)