France: Orano steps up efforts to support sick employees

Nuclear fuel cycle corporation Orano has signed a quality of life and working conditions agreement with unions aimed at strengthening support for employees facing illness. The deal, concluded on 5 January, sets out a new policy covering the group’s 18,000 staff in France. Under the agreement, Orano will step up prevention efforts through awareness workshops and screening campaigns. Employees with long-term illnesses will be entitled to three days of paid leave a year on presentation of a medica