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CNPF
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Formed in 1945
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Initially largely to represent industry in dealing with
government
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Largely association of associations
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Broad membership
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Little formal authority over affiliates but
growing in some ways
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1999 renamed as MEDEF
CNPF
Council National du Patronat Francaise ‑ Patronat
Little formal authority over affiliates but growing in some ways
Now engaging in some central negotiations over economic and social issues with union confederations
Not over wages or hours
1999 renamed as MEDEF
Movement of French Enterprises