Carpenters needed for 10,000 vacancies

Connexion journalist

Published wednesday 30 May 2018 - 15:00 Last updated wednesday 30 May 2018 - 15:00

Despite jobless figures for the start of 2018 showing a fall and growth returning, some industries are not seeing the benefit as they cannot hire tradesmen.
Joinery trades have been particularly badly hit with Pôle Emploi saying it has 10,000 unfilled jobs for menuisiers.

French regional trains suffer unreasonable delays, says consumer group

More than 11% of TER services are delayed, with France coming in behind Germany and Italy
Four months later, what update on hunt for escaped prisoner in France?

The prisoner was travelling in a police vehicle when it was charged by armed men at a motorway toll
Are French easyJet workers going to strike this week?

A strike motion filed last week over closure of carrier’s Toulouse base begins from today

Are French easyJet workers going to strike this week?

A strike motion filed last week over closure of carrier’s Toulouse base begins from today

French regional trains suffer unreasonable delays, says consumer group

More than 11% of TER services are delayed, with France coming in behind Germany and Italy

How France’s new free health checks work

People in four key age groups are eligible and the 30-45 minute checks are designed to offer better preventative care

Conversion of Paris Olympic village into flats for sale continues

Up to 20% of the flats will be turned into social housing, but many of the rest are now available to purchase

Weather in France September 16 – September 20: Forecast by area this week

Temperatures will rise in the north, with the south facing bout of storms. Predictions for temperature, sun, storm, rain and more for the next 5 days.