France's Trade Union Movement

France's trade union movement

A) has always been strong given the influence of the Socialist and Communist Parties in the countries.
B) has traditionally been weak due to de Gaulle's suppression of unions after the May 1968 protests.
C) has become weaker with the breakdown of social class and ideology in the country.
D) is generally weak, although representatives of the unions serve on boards of public agencies.
E) has little support among the French public.