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<blockquote data-quote="JL 0513" data-source="post: 1214313" data-attributes="member: 50088"><p>Remember that even with a Union, UPS starts us at the same rate as McDonald's and Wal*Mart. And we have to pay union dues, they don't. And we work much, much harder. The only benefit - better benefits (and a potentially lucrative future). </p><p></p><p>You have to remember that McDonald's and like jobs is an entrance into the workforce. Mostly for kids still in school learning their first work skills. This isn't a place to earn a "living wage". When did this happen? If your expecting to make a living out of McDonald's (and not be a manager) than you're out of your mind. </p><p></p><p>Above (facts on Walmart) states that there's 25 applications for each open position. Why, if people aren't hoping for the opportunity and pay that Walmart offers. If it was bad, they wouldn't get applications, would they. </p><p></p><p>Raising the pay to $15, or even just $12 will price all of these young people out of the market resulting in a generation not getting any first time work experience. </p><p></p><p>Also consider the other side of this. Minimum wage acts as a baseline for the value of a dollar. Wanna hyper-inflate currency? Raise the minimum wage to a "living wage". You'll see the value of a dollar plummet. Then, those same people will be in the same place they were before. </p><p></p><p>Be careful what you wish for.</p></blockquote><p></p>
[QUOTE="JL 0513, post: 1214313, member: 50088"] Remember that even with a Union, UPS starts us at the same rate as McDonald's and Wal*Mart. And we have to pay union dues, they don't. And we work much, much harder. The only benefit - better benefits (and a potentially lucrative future). You have to remember that McDonald's and like jobs is an entrance into the workforce. Mostly for kids still in school learning their first work skills. This isn't a place to earn a "living wage". When did this happen? If your expecting to make a living out of McDonald's (and not be a manager) than you're out of your mind. Above (facts on Walmart) states that there's 25 applications for each open position. Why, if people aren't hoping for the opportunity and pay that Walmart offers. If it was bad, they wouldn't get applications, would they. Raising the pay to $15, or even just $12 will price all of these young people out of the market resulting in a generation not getting any first time work experience. Also consider the other side of this. Minimum wage acts as a baseline for the value of a dollar. Wanna hyper-inflate currency? Raise the minimum wage to a "living wage". You'll see the value of a dollar plummet. Then, those same people will be in the same place they were before. Be careful what you wish for. [/QUOTE]
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