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French midwives on strike for pay and status

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France’s midwives deliver the vast majority of the country’s babies. But since 26 October over 70 per cent of the sector has been on strike. Minister of Social Affairs and Health  Marisol Touraine has set up a working group to address midwives' concerns, including lack of recognition and low pay.

Midwives in France demand salary increases and better recognition by hospitals
Midwives in France demand salary increases and better recognition by hospitals Reuters/Jacky Naegelen
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