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Dragonfli

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4. Has anyone involved in crafting the law tried contacting Costco?

Thu Sep 5, 2013, 08:19 PM

Sep 2013

Perhaps they would like the market share that Walmart is thumbing their nose at for love of slave wages. From the little I know Costco would not have to change any of it's policies to be in compliance with such a law. I am no expert however as that chain has no stores in my area.

Just an idea.

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Pay up or get out Walmart. You already cost the taxpayers millions anyway. Kingofalldems Sep 2013 #3

Has anyone involved in crafting the law tried contacting Costco? Dragonfli Sep 2013 #4

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You ever notice that the employees at Costco seem happier than the ones at Walmart dflprincess Sep 2013 #13

They are paid a living wage and they are still very competitive ... MindMover Sep 2013 #17

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Costco isn't comparable to WalMart. It's a paid membership and has many fewer items Recursion Sep 2013 #23

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Funny. secondvariety Sep 2013 #10

Thanks. Rain Mcloud Sep 2013 #11

Thanks for the explanation. Funny as hell!! Manifestor_of_Light Sep 2013 #26

Shut the bitch down. marble falls Sep 2013 #9

EVERY CITY SHOULD BE DOING THIS!!!! DeSwiss Sep 2013 #12

Aaaw, here you go Walmart: Marie Marie Sep 2013 #15

I fail to see any downside to Walmart leaving. 99Forever Sep 2013 #16

Always low wages. Always. n/t Bolo Boffin Sep 2013 #19

Hey Walmart!!!! Initech Sep 2013 #21

Wal-Mart fuming: Well it's about damned time! Populist_Prole Sep 2013 #22

Not everyone can afford an annual membership fee. hack89 Sep 2013 #44

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How does Trader Joe's stack up in your opinion compared to Starbucks and Target? maddezmom Sep 2013 #47

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Interesting analysis on Walmart vs Costco metalbot Sep 2013 #55

Did the mayor veto it? The Council's action occurred in July. spooky3 Sep 2013 #24

It's the 1% vs. the 99%. blkmusclmachine Sep 2013 #25

If they're pissed, I think I'm happy.... Wounded Bear Sep 2013 #27

Thanks for posting this. SecularMotion Sep 2013 #29

you know if congress was actually nykym Sep 2013 #30

$12.50!?, $12.50! BillyRibs Sep 2013 #33

fuck a damn Walmart. DC doesn't need anymore of those Heather MC Sep 2013 #34

K&R for any OP that makes Walmart fuming.. Fuck Walmart and the Fascist Walton Klan.nt livingwagenow Sep 2013 #35

Awwwww....did the big monopoly retail store lose? Rex Sep 2013 #36

If this is all it takes to get Wal Mart to close shop and pull out of town, Drahthaardogs Sep 2013 #37

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They will start building stores with "only" 74,500 square feet.... RedRocco Sep 2013 #39

So why shouldn't this law apply to every employer regardless of size? nt hack89 Sep 2013 #43

A true small business may not be able to afford. However Heather MC Sep 2013 #45

meanwhile I think Costco starts at 17.50? Schema Thing Sep 2013 #49

And has health insurance. Rex Sep 2013 #51

Walmart Fuming lofty1 Sep 2013 #50

I hope they keep repeating that, b/c it's true. RETAILERS NEED US. Jefferson23 Sep 2013 #52

Excellent FUCK WAL MART!!!!!!!!! gopiscrap Sep 2013 #53

Please don't shop there. charlives Sep 2013 #54

Warms the cockles of my heart. truebluegreen Sep 2013 #57

gone mtasselin Sep 2013 #58