Open Thread

I guess I’ll have to wait till tomorrow to see 1500/oz

Sarkozy Calls For Special Workers’ Bonus as Economy Recovers
April 19 (Bloomberg) — French President Nicolas Sarkozy said companies that have profited in the recovery from recession should give employees a special bonus, as he seeks to recoup support before he runs for re-election in a year’s time.
“In all French companies, workers must feel that their efforts during the crisis are being rewarded,” Sarkozy told toolmakers today at La Fonte Ardennaise iron foundry in Vrigne- aux-Bois, northeast France. “If a company gives more to the shareholder, it must give more to the worker.”
The president said parliament will examine a bill “in the coming weeks” that would force companies to “share profits.”
Listed companies that increase their dividends would have to negotiate a bonus with workers, while unlisted small and medium- sized companies would have to provide a tax-free bonus. Sarkozy did not give full details of his plan.

WOW SARKOZY. What’s next??? Nationalization????

I bet Obama’s thinking about this as well.

I’m all for bonuses to workers but when the governemnt steps in to force the hand of free enterprise that’s just nuts. But that’s what socialism is.

She’s well-preserved though, dave.

CGar, I heard your ewife freezes when you get fresh.