Huffington post on $15 minimum wage. holy shit even they know...

[Soggy in NOLA]

MW hasn't ever been an issue in my life, nor the life of anyone I know. If MW is an issue in the life of any adult, well, they're screwed.

 

[NYcarbineer]

The vast majority of MW workers are kids... mandating $31,200 annually is fucking absurd.

The current min. wage for temporary younger workers is 4.25 an hour.

 

[paulitician]

The nation will survive higher Minimum Wages. The sky won't fall. Other nations around the world do just fine having higher Minimum Wages. Slave Labor is killing this country. We can and should do better taking care of our own People.

Actually, people should be encouraged to do a better job taking care of themselves.

Like the Chinese working for 2 bucks an hour do?

Hey, don't give greedy white Republican dude any ideas. They would love to be allowed to pay fellow Americans 2 bucks.

Maybe some, but not I. I think a job should be paid on what the employer and employee agree on. We don't need government dictating to companies how to run their business.

You're killing the American Dream bro. Very sad.

 

[Soggy in NOLA]

The vast majority of MW workers are kids... mandating $31,200 annually is fucking absurd.

The current min. wage for temporary younger workers is 4.25 an hour.

Whatever... $15/hr = $31,200 annually. That; nutz. Hell, why not $20? Let's make it $41,600 annually.

 

[martybegan]

The nation will survive higher Minimum Wages. The sky won't fall. Other nations around the world do just fine having higher Minimum Wages. Slave Labor is killing this country. We can and should do better taking care of our own People.

Actually, people should be encouraged to do a better job taking care of themselves.

I'm fine with that. But we don't have to support Slave Labor to achieve that goal.

When you mandate people being paid more than they are worth, you encourage people to not improve themselves.

 

[martybegan]

The vast majority of MW workers are kids... mandating $31,200 annually is fucking absurd.

The current min. wage for temporary younger workers is 4.25 an hour.

Whatever... $15/hr = $31,200 annually. That; nutz. Hell, why not $20? Let's make it $41,600 annually.

They will have to do it anyway, when inflation negates any gain made in the wages, which will then lead to more inflation, and then the demand for more wage increases....

 

[Wyatt earp]

8 bucks an hour is slave labor? lol
Can you name some successful countries that have a 15 dollar an hour min wage?
"We can" you mean FORCING employers.. How Ron Paulish of you

And then have to hear from you why such a nation is not successful...lol.

Are there any?

Yes. Australia.

Australia has a tiered wage system for minimum. Lower age workers make less.

Kind of funny people so for a National minimum wage ignores the op and obvious.

Was just listening to the radio on my way to get an oil change....Workers from Verizon service center were pissed off about getting a 6% wage increase but in return jobs were leaving to funny

Where is that story?

Oh also on Huffington post


Verizon CWA and IBEW Union Members Go on Strike: America's Communications Future Is at Stake.

You better hope those mechanics make a decent wage. They could do some very bad things to your vehicle. You greedy white Republican dudes really should reconsider wanting to pay fellow Americans shitty wages. A well-paid worker is a happier, competent, more productive worker. Remember, you do get what you pay for.

You do know they have insurance right? Go ahead and forget to put the oil in I would get a brand new engine


Dude you don't even know who benefits the most out of a higher National minimum wage

1. The bix box store company's like Walmart higher MW keeps on putting out of business small mom and pop stores

2. US government more taxes

3. Unions like it was posted on the first page.


It sure don't help the poor working class families a raise in the EITC (earned income tax credit) would be so much better



.

.

 

[TNHarley]

8 bucks an hour is slave labor? lol
Can you name some successful countries that have a 15 dollar an hour min wage?
"We can" you mean FORCING employers.. How Ron Paulish of you

And then have to hear from you why such a nation is not successful...lol.

Are there any?

Does it really matter? You'll just slam those nations as being 'Unsuccessful Nations.' I mean, i'm sure China considers itself to be a very 'successful nation.' And it supports Child Slave Labor. So i'm not really into your interpretation of what a 'Successful Nation' is.

So you aren't going to explain yourself because of "thought crimes", so to speak? lol ok

I could give you a list of nations that pay their Citizens a decent Minimum Wage. But what's the point? You'll just angrily condemn them as being 'Unsuccessful Nations.' And then you'll go on to boast about Slave Labor nations like China being so 'Successful.'

Folks like you are taking our nation to a very dark depressing place. I don't want my nation emulating China and other Slave Labor nations. You may want that, but i don't.

China uses slave labor. Why would I call that successful? Again, "thought crimes".
I am for fair trade and collective bargaining. You are acting like an idiot.

 

[paulitician]

Just something else for you greedy white Republican dudes to chew on...

If you wanna pay a worker low wages, expect a less competent productive worker. It's been proven, a well-paid worker makes for a happier, more competent productive worker. So you pay a worker shit, expect shit. Don't whine about the consequences. You do get what you pay for. Period, end of story.

 

[martybegan]

MW hasn't ever been an issue in my life, nor the life of anyone I know. If MW is an issue in the life of any adult, well, they're screwed.

The last time I made minimum wage was when I was 16 years old, and that only lasted 6 months until the guy bumped me up another $0.50 cents an hour because I wasn't a total idiot.

Minimum was $4.25 an hour, and I finished at $6.00 an hour when I stopped working there 3 years later.

 

[Soggy in NOLA]

MW hasn't ever been an issue in my life, nor the life of anyone I know. If MW is an issue in the life of any adult, well, they're screwed.

The last time I made minimum wage was when I was 16 years old, and that only lasted 6 months until the guy bumped me up another $0.50 cents an hour because I wasn't a total idiot.

Minimum was $4.25 an hour, and I finished at $6.00 an hour when I stopped working there 3 years later.

Shit, when I was in HS I cleaned kennels at the local Vet for like $3/hr... bussed tables at night for next to nothing + tips.

I was rolling in dough!

 

[TooTall]

The nation will survive higher Minimum Wages. The sky won't fall. Other nations around the world do just fine having higher Minimum Wages. Slave Labor is killing this country. We can and should do better taking care of our own People.

8 bucks an hour is slave labor? lol
Can you name some successful countries that have a 15 dollar an hour min wage?
"We can" you mean FORCING employers.. How Ron Paulish of you

Yes, it is. A High School kid can barely get by on that wage. And there are many countries around the world who pay higher Minimum Wages than we do. Our $7 Minimum Wage is considered a shocking embarrassment to many around the world. We are the richest nation on earth, no? We can do better.

lol ok
Who does?

Let's put it this way, all Americans should be ashamed of a $7 Minimum Wage. No one can live on that. Pretty pathetic for the 'Richest nation on Earth.'

• 29 states, plus the District of Columbia, have set their minimum wage above the federal level of $7.25 per hour as of Jan. 1, 2015

 

[paulitician]

And then have to hear from you why such a nation is not successful...lol.

Are there any?

Yes. Australia.

Australia has a tiered wage system for minimum. Lower age workers make less.

Kind of funny people so for a National minimum wage ignores the op and obvious.

Was just listening to the radio on my way to get an oil change....Workers from Verizon service center were pissed off about getting a 6% wage increase but in return jobs were leaving to funny

Where is that story?

Oh also on Huffington post


Verizon CWA and IBEW Union Members Go on Strike: America's Communications Future Is at Stake.

You better hope those mechanics make a decent wage. They could do some very bad things to your vehicle. You greedy white Republican dudes really should reconsider wanting to pay fellow Americans shitty wages. A well-paid worker is a happier, competent, more productive worker. Remember, you do get what you pay for.

You do know they have insurance right? Go ahead and forget to put the oil in I would get a brand new engine


Dude you don't even know who benefits the most out of a higher National minimum wage

1. The bix box store company's like Walmart higher MW keeps on putting out of business small mom and pop stores

2. US government more taxes

3. Unions like it was posted on the first page.


It sure don't help the poor working class families a raise in the EITC (earned income tax credit) would be so much better



.

.

Still, i'd rather pay a worker a decent wage. You do get what you pay for. You wanna pay shit, expect shit. Don't complain about the consequences afterward.

 

[martybegan]

MW hasn't ever been an issue in my life, nor the life of anyone I know. If MW is an issue in the life of any adult, well, they're screwed.

The last time I made minimum wage was when I was 16 years old, and that only lasted 6 months until the guy bumped me up another $0.50 cents an hour because I wasn't a total idiot.

Minimum was $4.25 an hour, and I finished at $6.00 an hour when I stopped working there 3 years later.

Shit, when I was in HS I cleaned kennels at the local Vet for like $3/hr... bussed tables at night for next to nothing + tips.

I was rolling in dough!

i worked for a local pharmacy, part time. Got tips for deliveries. Sometimes you got the "I'm 90 and still think a quarter is a good tip" older person (I never complained), but that was made up for the lady that asked you to have some coffee and chat for 10 minutes and dropped a $5 or a $10 spot on you.

 

[Soggy in NOLA]

Are there any?

Yes. Australia.

Australia has a tiered wage system for minimum. Lower age workers make less.

Kind of funny people so for a National minimum wage ignores the op and obvious.

Was just listening to the radio on my way to get an oil change....Workers from Verizon service center were pissed off about getting a 6% wage increase but in return jobs were leaving to funny

Where is that story?

Oh also on Huffington post


Verizon CWA and IBEW Union Members Go on Strike: America's Communications Future Is at Stake.

You better hope those mechanics make a decent wage. They could do some very bad things to your vehicle. You greedy white Republican dudes really should reconsider wanting to pay fellow Americans shitty wages. A well-paid worker is a happier, competent, more productive worker. Remember, you do get what you pay for.

You do know they have insurance right? Go ahead and forget to put the oil in I would get a brand new engine


Dude you don't even know who benefits the most out of a higher National minimum wage

1. The bix box store company's like Walmart higher MW keeps on putting out of business small mom and pop stores

2. US government more taxes

3. Unions like it was posted on the first page.


It sure don't help the poor working class families a raise in the EITC (earned income tax credit) would be so much better



.

.

Still, i'd rather pay a worker a decent wage. You do get what you pay for. You wanna pay shit, expect shit. Don't complain about the consequences afterward.

I pay people what they are worth.

 

[paulitician]

The nation will survive higher Minimum Wages. The sky won't fall. Other nations around the world do just fine having higher Minimum Wages. Slave Labor is killing this country. We can and should do better taking care of our own People.

8 bucks an hour is slave labor? lol
Can you name some successful countries that have a 15 dollar an hour min wage?
"We can" you mean FORCING employers.. How Ron Paulish of you

Yes, it is. A High School kid can barely get by on that wage. And there are many countries around the world who pay higher Minimum Wages than we do. Our $7 Minimum Wage is considered a shocking embarrassment to many around the world. We are the richest nation on earth, no? We can do better.

lol ok
Who does?

Let's put it this way, all Americans should be ashamed of a $7 Minimum Wage. No one can live on that. Pretty pathetic for the 'Richest nation on Earth.'

• 29 states, plus the District of Columbia, have set their minimum wage above the federal level of $7.25 per hour as of Jan. 1, 2015

Amen.

 

[boilermaker55]

This coming from groups that have never worked in any group of workers they are trying to repress.

Damn this even coming from them.

Don't Kid Yourself on the $15 Minimum Wage


Don’t Kid Yourself on the $15 Minimum Wage


The bigger problem is that raising wages by government fiat can really screw up labor markets. The cost burden falls disproportionately on small- and mid-sized retailers, restaurants, low-skill manufacturers and nonprofit social service agencies. These business owners already are struggling to cover the rising costs of health insurance, workers’ compensation and regulatory compliance with low profit margins. They also have to compete with big box retailers, restaurant chains and overseas producers.

The weak economy and strong competition make it hard to pass cost increases on to consumers. If wages rise faster than product prices, many small and mid-sized companies will reduce labor costs by investing in machinery and other labor-saving strategies. How many new self-service lanes have you seen open up in your local grocery store?

But lost jobs will not be the worst part for low-skilled workers. Setting a high minimum wage creates a moral hazard for them. Large numbers of working poor will be conned into thinking they don’t need to build up their human capital to earn a decent living. They will avoid the time and expense of extra training that might help them advance. They will find themselves trapped in low-skill jobs.







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[paulitician]

Yes. Australia.

Australia has a tiered wage system for minimum. Lower age workers make less.

Kind of funny people so for a National minimum wage ignores the op and obvious.

Was just listening to the radio on my way to get an oil change....Workers from Verizon service center were pissed off about getting a 6% wage increase but in return jobs were leaving to funny

Where is that story?

Oh also on Huffington post


Verizon CWA and IBEW Union Members Go on Strike: America's Communications Future Is at Stake.

You better hope those mechanics make a decent wage. They could do some very bad things to your vehicle. You greedy white Republican dudes really should reconsider wanting to pay fellow Americans shitty wages. A well-paid worker is a happier, competent, more productive worker. Remember, you do get what you pay for.

You do know they have insurance right? Go ahead and forget to put the oil in I would get a brand new engine


Dude you don't even know who benefits the most out of a higher National minimum wage

1. The bix box store company's like Walmart higher MW keeps on putting out of business small mom and pop stores

2. US government more taxes

3. Unions like it was posted on the first page.


It sure don't help the poor working class families a raise in the EITC (earned income tax credit) would be so much better



.

.

Still, i'd rather pay a worker a decent wage. You do get what you pay for. You wanna pay shit, expect shit. Don't complain about the consequences afterward.

I pay people what they are worth.

Like i said, you wanna pay shit, expect shit. You have no right to complain about the consquences afterwards. It's been proven, you pay a worker a decent wage, you get a happier, more competent productive worker.

But hey, you want shittier workers, by all means continue to hope they make shittier wages. You'll get what you want eventually. Because that old adage 'You get what you pay for', is just as valid today as it ever was.

 

[Wyatt earp]

Are there any?

Yes. Australia.

Australia has a tiered wage system for minimum. Lower age workers make less.

Kind of funny people so for a National minimum wage ignores the op and obvious.

Was just listening to the radio on my way to get an oil change....Workers from Verizon service center were pissed off about getting a 6% wage increase but in return jobs were leaving to funny

Where is that story?

Oh also on Huffington post


Verizon CWA and IBEW Union Members Go on Strike: America's Communications Future Is at Stake.

You better hope those mechanics make a decent wage. They could do some very bad things to your vehicle. You greedy white Republican dudes really should reconsider wanting to pay fellow Americans shitty wages. A well-paid worker is a happier, competent, more productive worker. Remember, you do get what you pay for.

You do know they have insurance right? Go ahead and forget to put the oil in I would get a brand new engine


Dude you don't even know who benefits the most out of a higher National minimum wage

1. The bix box store company's like Walmart higher MW keeps on putting out of business small mom and pop stores

2. US government more taxes

3. Unions like it was posted on the first page.


It sure don't help the poor working class families a raise in the EITC (earned income tax credit) would be so much better



.

.

Still, i'd rather pay a worker a decent wage. You do get what you pay for. You wanna pay shit, expect shit. Don't complain about the consequences afterward.

Well I have to give you credit at least you keep these minimum wage posts interesting.

But dude that is not the attitude to have to get ahead in the workforce. To win you just have to play their game.


Anything else you will always be miserable and stuck with low pay to boot.


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[boilermaker55]

This crowd will pay shit workers at the top of the salary list and give them a bonus. They are all sheeple with that incentive.

Australia has a tiered wage system for minimum. Lower age workers make less.

Kind of funny people so for a National minimum wage ignores the op and obvious.

Was just listening to the radio on my way to get an oil change....Workers from Verizon service center were pissed off about getting a 6% wage increase but in return jobs were leaving to funny

Where is that story?

Oh also on Huffington post


Verizon CWA and IBEW Union Members Go on Strike: America's Communications Future Is at Stake.

You better hope those mechanics make a decent wage. They could do some very bad things to your vehicle. You greedy white Republican dudes really should reconsider wanting to pay fellow Americans shitty wages. A well-paid worker is a happier, competent, more productive worker. Remember, you do get what you pay for.

You do know they have insurance right? Go ahead and forget to put the oil in I would get a brand new engine


Dude you don't even know who benefits the most out of a higher National minimum wage

1. The bix box store company's like Walmart higher MW keeps on putting out of business small mom and pop stores

2. US government more taxes

3. Unions like it was posted on the first page.


It sure don't help the poor working class families a raise in the EITC (earned income tax credit) would be so much better



.

.

Still, i'd rather pay a worker a decent wage. You do get what you pay for. You wanna pay shit, expect shit. Don't complain about the consequences afterward.

I pay people what they are worth.

Like i said, you wanna pay shit, expect shit. You have no right to complain about the consquences afterwards. It's been proven, you pay a worker decent wage, you get a happier, more competent productive worker.

But hey, you want shittier workers, by all means continue to hope they make shittier wages. You'll get what you want eventually. Because that old adage 'You get what you pay for', is just as valid today as it ever was.