UNITED STATES

SECURITIES AND EXCHANGE COMMISSION

Washington, D.C. 20549

FORM 8-K

CURRENT REPORT

Pursuant to Section 13 or 15(d) of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934

Date of Report (Date of earliest event reported):  November 30, 2004

MANPOWER INC.

(Exact name of registrant as specified in its charter)

Wisconsin	1-10686	39-1672779
(State or other jurisdiction of incorporation)	(Commission File Number)	(IRS Employer Identification No.)

5301 North Ironwood Road              Milwaukee, Wisconsin              (Address of principal executive offices)		53217    (Zip Code)

Registrant’s telephone number, including area code:  (414)  961-1000

Check the appropriate box below if the Form 8-K filing is intended to simultaneously satisfy the filing obligation of the registrant under any of the following provisions:

p	Written communications pursuant to Rule 425 under the Securities Act (17 CFR 230.425)

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p	Pre-commencement communications pursuant to Rule 14d-2(b) under the Exchange Act (17 CFR 240.14d-2(b))

p	Pre-commencement communications pursuant to Rule 13e-4(c) under the Exchange Act (17 CFR 240.13e-4(c))

Item 8.01

Other Events.

On November 30, 2004, Manpower Inc. (the “Company”) issued a press release announcing that the Company has been informed that the French authorities have commenced an investigation of the Company and certain of its competitors.  A copy of the press release is attached hereto as Exhibit 99.1 and incorporated herein by reference.

Item 9.01

Financial Statements and Exhibits.

Exhibit No.	Description
99.1	Press Release dated November 30, 2004

SIGNATURES

Pursuant to the requirements of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934, the Registrant has duly caused this Report to be signed on its behalf by the undersigned hereunto duly authorized.

Dated:  November 30, 2004	MANPOWER INC.
	By:  /s/ Michael J. Van Handel
	Michael J. Van Handel
	Executive Vice President, Chief Financial Officer and Secretary

EXHIBIT INDEX

Exhibit No.	Description
99.1	Press Release dated November 30, 2004

Exhibit 99.1

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE

Contact:

Mike Van Handel

Chief Financial Officer
Manpower Inc.
+1.414.906.6305

French Authorities Initiate Inquiry

MILWAUKEE, WI, USA, November 30, 2004 – Manpower Inc. (NYSE: MAN) was informed today that the French authorities have commenced an investigation of the company and certain of its competitors.  The company understands that the investigation relates to alleged violations of European Union and French competition laws.  The company is reviewing the situation and is cooperating with the authorities in the investigation.  As the investigation is in its early stages, no further comment is available at this time.

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About Manpower Inc.

Manpower Inc. (NYSE: MAN) is a world leader in the employment services industry, offering customers a continuum of services to meet their needs throughout the employment and business cycle.  The company specializes in permanent, temporary and contract recruitment; employee assessment; training; career transition and organizational consulting services.  Manpower’s worldwide network of 4,300 offices in 67 countries and territories enables the company to meet the needs of its 400,000 customers per year, including small and medium size enterprises in all industry sectors, as well as the world’s largest multinational corporations.  The focus of Manpower’s work is on raising productivity through improved quality, efficiency and cost-reduction, enabling customers to concentrate on their core business activities.  In addition to the Manpower brand, the company operates under the brand names of Right Management Consultants, Jefferson Wells, Elan and Brook Street.  More information on Manpower Inc. is available at www.manpower.com.  

MANPOWER INC. • P.O. BOX 2053 • 5301 N. IRONWOOD RD., MILWAUKEE, WI  53201 • USA • PHONE +1.414-961-1000 • www.manpower.com