Matignon Accords (1936)

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Also known as the "Magna Carta of French Labor", the Matignon Accords of 1936 were an agreement to help the French Labor movement during the Popular Front government. They helped set up collective bargaining, and removed all obstacles to union organization. The terms included a blanket 7-12 percent wage increase, and allowed for paid vacation (2 weeks) and a 40-hour work week.

The Accords were not completely accepted and massive strikes followed, actually slowing industry.

They are named for the Hôtel Matignon in Paris, the official residence of the head of the French government.

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