I was talking to my brother earlier about the supermarket workers strike, and he had a pretty choice quote:
"Why the heck are they striking, man? They've already struck gold!"
This was in response to some of the wages that these people were making; While obviously not everyone is paid the same (I'm living proof some people get paid less!) even some of the middling pay rates were higher than anything my english-major brother was making as either skate park manager or "Cabana Pat, the backyard concierge".
Of course, I don't think these strikes are about wages, but benefits, and this is where it gets kind of hairy. I have no idea how much their benefits are changing, but I do know that the cost of medical benefits in the last few years have gone completely insane, and this is a big problem for business in california, as well as the workers, and "something" needs to be done about it. My first response is to deregulate em all and let the market sort em out, but that isn't always the best solution.
Regarding the supermarket strike. Wallmart is the real enemy. Sam Walton and family are worth 720 million. 1% of that net worth would allow medical insurance for all of its workers. Do you know that 70% of Wallmart employees elect not to have medical coverage due to the fact the average emplyee makes 8.00+ per hour. They do not own homes so they can go to County Hospitals without having any leans put against their homes they do not own and never will. This is the worst travesty allowed by our federal government. We all pay. Do you know that Safeway is the most efficiently run retail chain in the world. Thier employees profuction levels are the highest of any retail chain in the world. Give a man a good wage and it is amazing what can happen. These strikers are not asking for any more wage increases and have not for quite some time. You just don't go into a Walmart or K-mart and get right out of there- you need to budget your time- because you will spend all day in the checkout. Oh by the way- why do you think these stores check your reciepts when leaving?-(which is illegal)- answer- THEY DON'T TRUST THEIR EMPLOYEES BECAUSE THEY ARE NOT PAYED A DESCENT WAGE! Think about it.
You will be paying more in the longrun with this kind of corporate greed going on more nad more!!!
Regarding the supermarket strike. Wallmart is the real enemy. Sam Walton and family are worth 720 million. 1% of that net worth would allow medical insurance for all of its workers. Do you know that 70% of Wallmart employees elect not to have medical coverage due to the fact the average emplyee makes 8.00+ per hour. They do not own homes so they can go to County Hospitals without having any leans put against their homes they do not own and never will. This is the worst travesty allowed by our federal government. We all pay. Do you know that Safeway is the most efficiently run retail chain in the world. Thier employees profuction levels are the highest of any retail chain in the world. Give a man a good wage and it is amazing what can happen. These strikers are not asking for any more wage increases and have not for quite some time. You just don't go into a Walmart or K-mart and get right out of there- you need to budget your time- because you will spend all day in the checkout. Oh by the way- why do you think these stores check your reciepts when leaving?-(which is illegal)- answer- THEY DON'T TRUST THEIR EMPLOYEES BECAUSE THEY ARE NOT PAYED A DESCENT WAGE! Think about it.
You will be paying more in the longrun with this kind of corporate greed going on more nad more!!!
The darkness that consumes the working man...The hate that burns freedom of speech...The soul crushing mechain that is WALLMART...Have you ever heard of the drama that unfolds from that hellhole...From the low pay to the cutting of hours...From people passing out because there being over work...To the sad basterd that comes to work with injures...There's no love in this company...I can't tell you how many times I came to work with a hurt back ...Broken knee...pulled muscle...They want to dominate the world...When David becomes Golith...Wallmart vs the world...here to inslave mankind...A dark age for the human race...To be roll back like one of it's price...The employees are the new age slaves...Tell me this...Have you ever seen a cart-pusher on the T.V. talking about I love my local Wallmart..?Have you seen a floorcrew member(maintence man)...I leave you with this ...Go to the Wallmart in your town and ask a normal worker how the work is.