VOICED: French 'boss-nappings', worker protests pick up pace

The video discusses the increasing social conflict in France, highlighting incidents where workers have taken drastic actions, such as holding managers captive, in response to plant closures and unemployment. The media's portrayal and public opinion on these events are explored, with some viewing these actions as justified. The economic recession has intensified these conflicts, leading to more violent protests. The government condemns these acts, but public sentiment is divided, with many sympathizing with the workers' plight.

What is the main reason workers in France are holding managers captive?

• To negotiate better working conditions

• To protest against plant closures and unemployment

• To demand higher wages

• To gain media attention

What has been a more extreme form of protest by workers during the economic recession in France?

• Writing petitions

• Organizing peaceful marches

• Holding public debates

• Trashing government offices and factories

How do some workers feel about the continuation of violent protests?

• It is a temporary solution

• It is the only way to be heard

• It will lead to immediate change

• It could bring more harm than good

What is the government's position on the acts of holding managers captive?

• They encourage dialogue instead

• They will not tolerate such acts

• They are indifferent to it

• They support it as a form of protest

What does public opinion suggest about the justification of kidnapping business executives?

• It is justified only in extreme cases

• It can be justified at times

• It is never justified

• It is always justified