Reply #56: "U.N.: U.S. workers are world’s most productive" [View All]

[librechik]

huh--I was sure it was because our greedy bosses just wanted to hire cheap labor

"U.N.: U.S. workers are world’s most productive
Americans also work longer than counterparts in rich states, report says

updated 1:45 p.m. ET Sept. 3, 2007

GENEVA - American workers stay longer in the office, at the factory or on the farm than their counterparts in Europe and most other rich nations, and they produce more per person over the year.

They also get more done per hour than everyone but the Norwegians, according to a U.N. report released Monday, which said the United States “leads the world in labor productivity.”

The average U.S. worker produces $63,885 of wealth per year, more than their counterparts in all other countries, the International Labor Organization said in its report. Ireland comes in second at $55,986, followed by Luxembourg at $55,641, Belgium at $55,235 and France at $54,609...."
http://www.msnbc.msn.com/id/20572828/


Come on, Friedman. At least do a little research before you start flapping your gums.