How about that hike in minimum wage

[WTH_Progs?]

They're trying to steer everyone to Amazon, Walmart & Chinese anyway, so business loss to them means they take a greater share. If that were a bad thing Xiden wouldn't have won the election.

 

[Canon Shooter]

Wow, Ralph's and Food 4 Less are pretty major players. I expected to see a small indy closing its doors, not those two.

But, let this be a lesson. These idiotic mandates will put people out of jobs. The Long Beach City Council didn't get those workers four dollars an hour more.

It got them fired...

Actually the decision was made by Kroger, they own Ralphs, Food 4 Less, Baker’s. City Market, Dillons, Foods Co. Fred Meyer, Fry’s and Gerbes.

I'm aware.

And my point stands...

 

[Claudette]

Wow, Ralph's and Food 4 Less are pretty major players. I expected to see a small indy closing its doors, not those two.

But, let this be a lesson. These idiotic mandates will put people out of jobs. The Long Beach City Council didn't get those workers four dollars an hour more.

It got them fired...

Yup and they won't be the only ones.

 

[Jim H - VA USA]

It was for hazard pay not a raise in min wage.

Although it was indeed for hazard pay, Kroger has said the $4 wage hike was the straw that broke their back....

"Hello! Despite our teams’ efforts to overcome the financial challenges we were already facing in these locations, the extra pay for some but not all grocery workers imposed by Long Beach City Council makes it impossible to run a financially sustainable business. We’ve made the business decision to close our Ralphs location at 3380 N. Los Coyotes Diagonal on April 17th. Our team looks forward to continuing to serve you at our 4 other Long Beach locations." - Kroger (@kroger) February 2, 2021

California City Raises Wages for Grocery Workers, Grocery Chain Responds Predictably

The City of Long Beach, California has been among the hardest hit in the country as a result of COVI

redstate.com

So, instead of a bit of pay raise, the employees will be laid off, due to the misdirected actions of the Long Beach Council.

Just one more example of that naturally happens under Socialism. When will they get it?

 

[Thinker101]

It was for hazard pay not a raise in min wage.

Although it was indeed for hazard pay, Kroger has said the $4 wage hike was the straw that broke their back....

"Hello! Despite our teams’ efforts to overcome the financial challenges we were already facing in these locations, the extra pay for some but not all grocery workers imposed by Long Beach City Council makes it impossible to run a financially sustainable business. We’ve made the business decision to close our Ralphs location at 3380 N. Los Coyotes Diagonal on April 17th. Our team looks forward to continuing to serve you at our 4 other Long Beach locations." - Kroger (@kroger) February 2, 2021

California City Raises Wages for Grocery Workers, Grocery Chain Responds Predictably

The City of Long Beach, California has been among the hardest hit in the country as a result of COVI

redstate.com

So, instead of a bit of pay raise, the employees will be laid off, due to the misdirected actions of the Long Beach Council.

Just one more example of that naturally happens under Socialism. When will they get it?

LOL, noticed in your link Los Angeles is implementing a $5.00/hour increase. What a bunch of dumb bastards.

 

[Moonglow]

It was for hazard pay not a raise in min wage.

Although it was indeed for hazard pay, Kroger has said the $4 wage hike was the straw that broke their back....

"Hello! Despite our teams’ efforts to overcome the financial challenges we were already facing in these locations, the extra pay for some but not all grocery workers imposed by Long Beach City Council makes it impossible to run a financially sustainable business. We’ve made the business decision to close our Ralphs location at 3380 N. Los Coyotes Diagonal on April 17th. Our team looks forward to continuing to serve you at our 4 other Long Beach locations." - Kroger (@kroger) February 2, 2021

California City Raises Wages for Grocery Workers, Grocery Chain Responds Predictably

The City of Long Beach, California has been among the hardest hit in the country as a result of COVI

redstate.com

So, instead of a bit of pay raise, the employees will be laid off, due to the misdirected actions of the Long Beach Council.

Just one more example of that naturally happens under Socialism. When will they get it?

You are claiming that the city council is socialist? What else could it be? They all are in every city in every state. Now, as far as what Kroger does is their own business and them leaving gives another company their space.

 

[Thinker101]

It was for hazard pay not a raise in min wage.

Although it was indeed for hazard pay, Kroger has said the $4 wage hike was the straw that broke their back....

"Hello! Despite our teams’ efforts to overcome the financial challenges we were already facing in these locations, the extra pay for some but not all grocery workers imposed by Long Beach City Council makes it impossible to run a financially sustainable business. We’ve made the business decision to close our Ralphs location at 3380 N. Los Coyotes Diagonal on April 17th. Our team looks forward to continuing to serve you at our 4 other Long Beach locations." - Kroger (@kroger) February 2, 2021

California City Raises Wages for Grocery Workers, Grocery Chain Responds Predictably

The City of Long Beach, California has been among the hardest hit in the country as a result of COVI

redstate.com

So, instead of a bit of pay raise, the employees will be laid off, due to the misdirected actions of the Long Beach Council.

Just one more example of that naturally happens under Socialism. When will they get it?

You are claiming that the city council is socialist? What else could it be? They all are in every city in every state. Now, as far as what Kroger does is their own business and them leaving gives another company their space.

Yep, no telling how many companies are chomping at the bit to fill a 40,000 sq. ft. space and potentially paying an extra $ 4.00/hour...dumbass.

 

[Moonglow]

It was for hazard pay not a raise in min wage.

Although it was indeed for hazard pay, Kroger has said the $4 wage hike was the straw that broke their back....

"Hello! Despite our teams’ efforts to overcome the financial challenges we were already facing in these locations, the extra pay for some but not all grocery workers imposed by Long Beach City Council makes it impossible to run a financially sustainable business. We’ve made the business decision to close our Ralphs location at 3380 N. Los Coyotes Diagonal on April 17th. Our team looks forward to continuing to serve you at our 4 other Long Beach locations." - Kroger (@kroger) February 2, 2021

California City Raises Wages for Grocery Workers, Grocery Chain Responds Predictably

The City of Long Beach, California has been among the hardest hit in the country as a result of COVI

redstate.com

So, instead of a bit of pay raise, the employees will be laid off, due to the misdirected actions of the Long Beach Council.

Just one more example of that naturally happens under Socialism. When will they get it?

You are claiming that the city council is socialist? What else could it be? They all are in every city in every state. Now, as far as what Kroger does is their own business and them leaving gives another company their space.

Yep, no telling how many companies are chomping at the bit to fill a 40,000 sq. ft. space and potentially paying an extra $ 4.00/hour...dumbass.

Simply raise the prices to reflect the increase-duh.

 

[Juicin]

Grocers are extremely low margin businesses

Even doubling labor would barely change the cost of teh goods

Those grocers were in trouble with or without a wage hike. They can't compete with massive chains.

 

[Lastamender]

It was for hazard pay not a raise in min wage.

Although it was indeed for hazard pay, Kroger has said the $4 wage hike was the straw that broke their back....

"Hello! Despite our teams’ efforts to overcome the financial challenges we were already facing in these locations, the extra pay for some but not all grocery workers imposed by Long Beach City Council makes it impossible to run a financially sustainable business. We’ve made the business decision to close our Ralphs location at 3380 N. Los Coyotes Diagonal on April 17th. Our team looks forward to continuing to serve you at our 4 other Long Beach locations." - Kroger (@kroger) February 2, 2021

California City Raises Wages for Grocery Workers, Grocery Chain Responds Predictably

The City of Long Beach, California has been among the hardest hit in the country as a result of COVI

redstate.com

So, instead of a bit of pay raise, the employees will be laid off, due to the misdirected actions of the Long Beach Council.

Just one more example of that naturally happens under Socialism. When will they get it?

You are claiming that the city council is socialist? What else could it be? They all are in every city in every state. Now, as far as what Kroger does is their own business and them leaving gives another company their space.

Yep, no telling how many companies are chomping at the bit to fill a 40,000 sq. ft. space and potentially paying an extra $ 4.00/hour...dumbass.

Simply raise the prices to reflect the increase-duh.

That will work well for all the people Biden put out of work.

 

[Thinker101]

It was for hazard pay not a raise in min wage.

Although it was indeed for hazard pay, Kroger has said the $4 wage hike was the straw that broke their back....

"Hello! Despite our teams’ efforts to overcome the financial challenges we were already facing in these locations, the extra pay for some but not all grocery workers imposed by Long Beach City Council makes it impossible to run a financially sustainable business. We’ve made the business decision to close our Ralphs location at 3380 N. Los Coyotes Diagonal on April 17th. Our team looks forward to continuing to serve you at our 4 other Long Beach locations." - Kroger (@kroger) February 2, 2021

California City Raises Wages for Grocery Workers, Grocery Chain Responds Predictably

The City of Long Beach, California has been among the hardest hit in the country as a result of COVI

redstate.com

So, instead of a bit of pay raise, the employees will be laid off, due to the misdirected actions of the Long Beach Council.

Just one more example of that naturally happens under Socialism. When will they get it?

You are claiming that the city council is socialist? What else could it be? They all are in every city in every state. Now, as far as what Kroger does is their own business and them leaving gives another company their space.

Yep, no telling how many companies are chomping at the bit to fill a 40,000 sq. ft. space and potentially paying an extra $ 4.00/hour...dumbass.

Simply raise the prices to reflect the increase-duh.

Sure, I can see hundreds/thousands flocking the stores to pay $8/gallon for milk, forgoing the agony of driving 1/2 mile to buy it for $4/gallon.

 

[Jim H - VA USA]

You are claiming that the city council is socialist? What else could it be?

I am claiming it is a Socialist-type action, with government using tyrannical authority on private business.

But yeah, at some point, if you keep acting like a Socialist, then you certainly are one.

Now, as far as what Kroger does is their own business and them leaving gives another company their space.

Um, it's pretty clear that is not the case. They can't even decide their own compensation structure, and the one mandated by the council is obviously so detrimental to their business that they decided to shut down two locations entirely.

I can't believe that you are putting a positive spin on it.

I guess some people think Biden laying off a bunch of pipeline workers is also a good thing.