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Political pressure groups and leaders: historically Communist labor union (Confederation Generale du Travail) or CGT, approximately 700,000 members (claimed); left-leaning labor union (Confederation Francaise Democratique du Travail) or CFDT, approximately 803,000 members (claimed); independent labor union (Confederation Generale du Travail - Force Ouvriere) or FO, 300,000 members (est.); independent white-collar union (Confederation Generale des Cadres) or CGC, 196,000 members (claimed); employers' union (Mouvement des Entreprises de France) or MEDEF, 750,000 companies as members (claimed) Definition: This entry includes a listing of organizations with leaders involved in politics, but not standing for legislative election. Source: CIA World Factbook - Unless otherwise noted, information in this page is accurate as of May 16, 2008 |
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