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US CEO Says French Workers Have Three-Hour Work Day

Posted by ryuzaki0 on from the taking-a-long-break dept.

First time accepted submitter M3.14 writes "In a letter addressed to French Industrial Renewal Minister, Maurice Taylor, chief executive of Titan, writes (French article with English letter) that it would be stupid to buy any factory in France since workers don't really work full time. He'd rather buy cheap factories in India and China instead and import tires back to France. He writes, 'They get one hour for breaks and lunch, talk for three and work for three. I told this to the French union workers to their faces. They told me that's the French way!'"

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  1. Re:Why talk for 3 hours? by hargrand · · Score: 4, Funny

    It's France... they talk to enjoy the sound of their language.

  2. Re: It's The American Drean by dcollins · · Score: 4, Funny

    Watching FOX News does not count as an "endless stream of evidence" on this issue, any more than it does for global warming or Mitt Romney winning in a landslide.

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    We know where leadership by an anti-intellectual "strongman" who scapegoats minorities and likes boisterous rallies goes
  3. Re:I don't get it. by buybuydandavis · · Score: 4, Funny

    Now go away or i shall taunt you a second time!

  4. Re:Vive La France by AVee · · Score: 5, Funny

    The USA is no more democratic than the USSR was communist.

    Fixed.

  5. Re:Pro Exploitation CEO by Guppy06 · · Score: 4, Funny

    People who have the power to both order and return 30m in equipment don't write like 14 year olds

    You're adorable.