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TreasonousBastard

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1. I'm all for raising the minimum wage, but...

Reply to xchrom (Original post)

Thu Sep 4, 2014, 04:42 AM

Sep 2014

this is about national burger joints.

What about local delis, pizza places, ice cream shops...? And that's just food places.

Any thoughts about reducing taxes, rents, capital costs, etc. that might help the little guy pay for wage increases? Raising pay is generally a good thing, but it should be part of an overall plan.

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It Might Be Impossible To Get A Fast Food Meal On Thursday [View all] xchrom Sep 2014 OP

I'm all for raising the minimum wage, but... TreasonousBastard Sep 2014 #1

home health care workers are being encouraged to join the effort as well. nt xchrom Sep 2014 #3

They are way underpaid marions ghost Sep 2014 #7

Thankyou,SEIU pinboy3niner Sep 2014 #9

As well they should... TreasonousBastard Sep 2014 #12

It starts somewhere Android3.14 Sep 2014 #5

That's true, but when the kids in the local deli get a raise... TreasonousBastard Sep 2014 #11

I received a free Imo's pizza last week because they were late delivering it. randome Sep 2014 #13

Good for you pinboy3niner Sep 2014 #16

Always pay your tip in cash directly to the driver BrotherIvan Sep 2014 #17

Sounds like a healthier day in America. Alkene Sep 2014 #2

I think your messages are at crossed purposes. Nuclear Unicorn Sep 2014 #15

Solidarity Forever malaise Sep 2014 #4

hope so! nt ellenrr Sep 2014 #6

Best wishes to them. joshcryer Sep 2014 #8

What it's like to live on minimum wage marions ghost Sep 2014 #10

Customers can help too, by not going to them. I am especially thrilled to see that this is sabrina 1 Sep 2014 #14