Word: charbonnel
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...Jean Charbonnel, Minister of Industrial and Scientific Development, worked out a compromise by which the watchmaking plant would get $7,250,000 in new capital, half from its parent company and half in government funds. This meant laying off only 400 workers. But the workers, enjoying the limelight as well as widespread public support, summarily rejected the plan. They even stepped up their rebellion by making the first wage payments from the proceeds of their sales. Then they refused to accept service of a court order requiring them to shut down the plant...
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