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MADem

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48. It would be great to see--living wages for real people.

Thu Jul 24, 2014, 01:58 AM

Jul 2014

Arthur T. was the catalyst, here, as I'm sure you've gathered from the reading of the articles, etc.--I really think having a rallying point of someone on the upper management level who was "fighting the power" is what gave this labor action the boost that catapulted it to the next level.

These people liked their jobs, they felt that their chain of command was responsive, even with all the 'family drama' that had happened in the past.

That attitude, that "We're all in this together" sense, is what makes going to work worthwhile in ANY organization. I just don't understand why upper managers don't frigging GET that. Worker loyalty is a wonderful thing, but it doesn't happen automatically--it's a symbiotic thing.

That intangible will get a corporation through the tough times, and if they have to pay decent wages with decent benefits to get it, it's not a sacrifice--it's an INVESTMENT.

Because the bottom line is this-- when times get rough, if the company has been there for the workers, they'll be there for the company.

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I too am boycotting them here. sheshe2 Jul 2014 #6

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Yes indeed, that floor is hard to miss MADem. sheshe2 Jul 2014 #43

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Interesting that Arthur T (and his father) tried to cheat the other side of the family out of their seaglass Jul 2014 #10

So only support perfect people? daleanime Jul 2014 #11

Is that what I said? n/t seaglass Jul 2014 #12

Fair enough.... daleanime Jul 2014 #14

Excuse me? n/t seaglass Jul 2014 #15

No problem, I'll do more.... daleanime Jul 2014 #18

His father screwed over the other side of the family. Gormy Cuss Jul 2014 #17

Yes, Arthur T was on board with his father though. I'm not saying that I don't support the seaglass Jul 2014 #20

And this is important because...... daleanime Jul 2014 #21

Do you have anything of substance to say? n/t seaglass Jul 2014 #23

Yes, I believe in your intelligence.... daleanime Jul 2014 #25

Yeah, I don't find that either substantive or insightful. Why don't you add to the conversation seaglass Jul 2014 #28

Why is it "off-topic" to ask about your posts? daleanime Jul 2014 #30

Do you have a link to this info? blackspade Jul 2014 #36

Here's some info. seaglass Jul 2014 #37

Got a link? Thanks.. I found a link that explains it pretty good! Cha Jul 2014 #47

These fascist weasels fired this man? freshwest Jul 2014 #13

Do you know of a group petition anywhere? IrishAyes Jul 2014 #29

They're gathering signatures at the parking lots in front of the stores--at least they were the MADem Jul 2014 #42

Thanks, although I don't live anywhere near the Northeast. IrishAyes Jul 2014 #45

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Amen.... daleanime Jul 2014 #22

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This has been a VERY interesting story to follow... Agschmid Jul 2014 #19

And Congressman Tierney speaks up! C'mon Democratic politicians, be brave! canoeist52 Jul 2014 #24

Tierney may need all the help he can get in November. merrily Jul 2014 #52

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Thank you, Canoeist52! IrishAyes Jul 2014 #31

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K&R! smirkymonkey Jul 2014 #44

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I bet I'm not the only one who teared up after reading this poignant story.. mahalo canoeist! Cha Jul 2014 #49

Some perspective on the family of Arthur T. Justice Jul 2014 #50

I don't recall hearing about a boss this well-liked since merrily Jul 2014 #51

Morning news says he's made an offer to buy the company. merrily Jul 2014 #53

Kick! Agschmid Jul 2014 #54

Thanks for the update. senseandsensibility Jul 2014 #55