What happens when the employees of a French McDonald's take the corporate philosophy so deeply to heart, that it actually becomes a problem for the company? To listen to more Rough Translation, check ...Show More
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epekilis recommended:Feb 4th, 2020
Unexpectedly thought provoking episode. McDonalds is easy to hate on, particularly in terms of its contribution to the obesity epidemic. But it has a very complex relationship with the impoverished communities where it may be the only mainstream service provider. In some ways, McDonalds’ approach...Show More
mmFeb 4th, 2020
Ooooo McDonald's and their fries are a vice of mine. Not really about their company culture, but this is a super entertaining Reply All-esque episode about what happened to why McDonald's McFlurry treats are no longer mixed. And yes, that is "McFlurry treats", not "McFlurries". https://podyssey.fm...Show More
epekilisFeb 4th, 2020
@mm Thanks. Added to my To Listen list.
rmmiller364Feb 5th, 2020
@epekilis sounds interesting! Adding to my list
mmFeb 9th, 2020
@rmmiller364 @epekilis Ok, just listened to this story. Loved it. The guy is so strategic in his activism. This episode is definitely not like the McFlurry episode, but it is very similar to the Biscuitville episode by Underunderstood, which I also highly recommend: https://podyssey.fm/episode/id74...Show More
mmFeb 9th, 2020
@rmmiller364 @epekilis Ok, this inspired me to started a playlist "Workers unite!" with all these unexpected stories of labour organizing: https://podyssey.fm/list/podcast-episodes/id1226-Workers-unite! cc @michelle_ebooks @rosaguac
rmmiller364Feb 9th, 2020
@mm @epekilis awesome, I’m excited to listen to that Biscuitville episode!
danny recommended:Feb 10th, 2020
Fascinating story about a McDonalds, France, and employees fighing for their interests.
rmmiller364 recommended:Feb 7th, 2020
A very unexpected story about McDonald’s! I think it goes to show how much we all need “third spaces” where we can create vital community ties.
mm recommended:Feb 9th, 2020
French and French Fries. The story of a man who loved McDonald's in his community so much, he locked himself in one and poured gasoline all over his body. Ray Kroc wanted the golden arches in every town in America just like how churches are institutions. But I bet he didn't expect this!
mmFeb 9th, 2020
@michelle_ebooks @rosaguac @danny I feel like this is your type of story :)
mmFeb 9th, 2020
@ellouis You'll like this. It's about a labour protest in a McDonald's in Marseille.
rmmiller364Feb 9th, 2020
@mm the moment when he locked himself in the office was so shocking and unexpected
mmFeb 9th, 2020
@rmmiller364 I know! It was actually more unexpected than the ending!!!