October 1, 2009
French Finance Minister Backs France Telecom CEO
According to The Wall Street Journal, French Finance Minister Christine Lagarde Thursday voiced her support for France Telecom's chief executive, who is coming under increased pressure from French unions and opposition politicians over 24 suicides at the company in 18 months.
In a statement released after the meeting, Ms. Lagarde said she had "full confidence" that Mr. Lombard could get the company through "this difficult and painful moment."
French daily Le Monde in an article titled "France Telecom: Daily Humiliations" interviews France Telecom employees about their working conditions and the suicides. Devastating.
Previously:
-- France Telecom mobilizing managers after suicides
-- France Telecom staff stage protests over wave of suicides
-- 24th suicide at France Telecom
-- Smartphones blamed for suicide at France Telecom
-- France Telecom mobilizing managers after suicides
-- France Telecom staff stage protests over wave of suicides
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