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Author:  Big Chicagoan [ Wed Feb 20, 2013 5:47 pm ]
Post subject:  Maurice Taylor
By DAILY MAIL REPORTER

An American tycoon has refused to rescue a doomed tire factory in France because the workers are 'lazy, overpaid and talk too much'.

Maurice Taylor, chairman of US tire giant Titan International and nicknamed 'The Grizz' because of his tough negotiating style, asked the French industry minister 'How stupid do you think we are?' in a blunt letter published today.

In the note to Arnaud Montebourg, Mr Taylor explained why his company would not be buying a Goodyear tire plant in Amiens, northern France that is threatening to close with the loss of 1,170 jobs.

He told Mr Montebourg: ‘I have visited the factory several times. The French workforce gets paid high wages but works only three hours.

‘They get one hour for breaks and lunch, talk for three hours and work for three. I told the French union workers this to their faces. They told me that's the French way!

'Your letter states that you want Titan to start a discussion. How stupid do you think we are?'

'Titan is the one with the money and the talent to produce tires. What does the crazy union have? It has the French government.'

‘The French farmer wants cheap tires. He does not care if the tires come from India or China and these governments are subsidising them. Your government doesn't care either.’

His letter also accuses the French government of 'doing nothing' in the face of Chinese competition.

The embarrassing assessment of French workers comes as France teeters on the brink of recession and unemployment has hit three million, the highest level of joblessness in 15 years.



http://www.dailymail.co.uk/news/article-2281645/Maurice-Taylor-Tycoon-reveals-WONT-rescuing-lazy-workers-French-tyre-factory-doomed-closure.html

The article continues on the link. I found his blunt rebuttal to the French Government quite amusing.
Author:  bigfan [ Wed Feb 20, 2013 5:58 pm ]
Post subject:  Re: Maurice Taylor
It's also the Greek way....oh wait....

Either way, it's tough to make sure you always have someone sitting outside a tiny bistro with a bottle of wine, 24/7/365
Author:  Mr. Reason [ Wed Feb 20, 2013 6:02 pm ]
Post subject:  Re: Maurice Taylor
It's Un-American to not bail out a failing industry full of waste, fraud, abuse and inefficiency.
Author:  Douchebag [ Wed Feb 20, 2013 6:08 pm ]
Post subject:  Re: Maurice Taylor
This guy was probably my favorite post-Fab Five guy. Him and Louis Bullock kept that shit going.

Honorable mention to Dugan Fife.
Author:  The Original Kid Cairo [ Wed Feb 20, 2013 6:30 pm ]
Post subject:  Re: Maurice Taylor
Douchebag wrote:
This guy was probably my favorite post-Fab Five guy. Him and Louis Bullock kept that shit going.

Honorable mention to Dugan Fife.

Maceo Baston, Robert Traylor (skypoint), Travis Conlan, Jerod Ward...fun teams.
Author:  Dr. Kenneth Noisewater [ Wed Feb 20, 2013 6:32 pm ]
Post subject:  Re: Maurice Taylor
Douchebag wrote:
This guy was probably my favorite post-Fab Five guy.


I thought that's who this would be about also.
Author:  Douchebag [ Wed Feb 20, 2013 6:35 pm ]
Post subject:  Re: Maurice Taylor
The Original Kid Cairo wrote:
Douchebag wrote:
This guy was probably my favorite post-Fab Five guy. Him and Louis Bullock kept that shit going.

Honorable mention to Dugan Fife.

Maceo Baston, Robert Traylor (skypoint), Travis Conlan, Jerod Ward...fun teams.

Macro Baston is now the proud owner of a cupcake shop. I think he deserves the business tycoon shoutout.

http://www.nba.com/pacers/#/story/news/former-pacers-player-maceo-baston-enjoying-life-after-basketball
Author:  Darkside [ Wed Feb 20, 2013 7:15 pm ]
Post subject:  Re: Maurice Taylor
bigfan wrote:
It's also the Greek way....oh wait....

I thought the Greek Way was in the butt.
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