The gendarmes drove about 50 vehicles with sirens blaring to their regional headquarters, where they were planning to have a "collective medical check-up" with the aim of being diagnosed with depression.

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Yes, you are right without collective bargaining we lose check and balances.

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The collective is touring this fall: check out their Web sites mmw.net and johnscofield.com.

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