French union threatens Airbus output over cutbacks
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A French trade union threatened on Monday to halt production of aircraft by Airbus if the board did not redistribute cutbacks between Germany and France.
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Workers at Airbus revolted on Thursday against massive cutbacks, planning a strike next week in a warning to the company that its recovery strategy is in for a long, tough haul.
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The European aerospace group EADS, parent of crisis-hit Airbus, could announce next week the disposal of four factories in France, matching cutbacks in Germany.
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German and French leaders raise fears  over the impact of job cuts at Airbus before a key summit on Friday.
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Rail workers in France are on strike over the government's policies of economic liberalisation, which they say threaten the public sector.
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LONDON, October 7  - The European aircraft giant, Airbus, has criticized the US decision to move to the WTO over a dispute regarding government subsidies.
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The current weakness of the dollar against the euro poses a threat to the future of large aircraft manufacturing in Europe, the chief executive of European plane maker Airbus warned in an interview published on Wednesday.
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French Prime Minister Dominique de Villepin said on Tuesday he had talked with Chancellor Angela Merkel about the problems at Airbus and confirmed it is seeking to cut 10,000 jobs.Comment
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European aircraft manufacturer Airbus delayed unveiling its long-awaited rescue plan, pointing to renewed strains between Germany and France about about where cuts will fall.
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Angela Merkel and Jacques Chirac are preparing for a meeting on Friday to hammer out the restructuring of Airbus.
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French and German Airbus staff stop work in a second day of protests after the firm announced 10,000 job cuts.
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Airbus will slash 10,000 jobs and sell all or part of six factories, it confirmed on Wednesday, as workers protested and politicians hailed a hard-fought compromise.
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French farmers on Wednesday threatened widespread protests next week if the government failed to find a solution to soaring fuel costs they say have cut into farm revenues.
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Germany pledges to fight against  Airbus plants there being disproportionately hit by expected job cuts at the firm.
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The United States will press the European Union this week for a pledge to end subsidies to Airbus Industrie, warning it may take the matter to the World Trade Organization, a US trade official said.
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Airbus Chief Executive Louis Gallois on Wednesday urged politicians not to interfere with the European aircraft maker's plans to cut 10,000 jobs and spin off or close six European plants.
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European leaders are concerned over job cuts German and French leaders are in talks to address how an overhaul of Airbus will affect their respective countries and try to resolve their differences.Comment