French Hostages, Fries & Mussels

Tired of low wages and insufficient benefits? Don't go on strike. Strikes are for wussies, at least in France. French laborers have no patience for peaceful picketing when times get tight - instead, they just take their executives hostage. Looks like American execs won't be begging for transfers across the pond anytime soon, if they know what's best.

According to the Associated Press, "A French 3M executive was being held hostage for the second day at a plant in Pithiviers, south of Paris, as workers protested layoffs. The situation was calm, however, with labor talks taking place there Wednesday.

I wouldn't think kidnapping would be the best career move to make, but hey, what do I know. Apparently, the workers are treating their hostage fairly well. Maybe they are buttering him up to grant promotions upon release.

AP continued, "Detained 3M manager Luc Rousselet told an AP reporter "Everything's fine" and workers planned to bring him mussels and French fries for dinner." Entire story here.

Oh good. I'm glad they are bringing him mussels and French fries for dinner. Thanks for including that AP. Apparently the French treat their hostages well. They eat better than I... and for free!

Looks like I have a new goal in life. Sweet. Maybe more Amerian execs will be asking for Euro transfers after all...