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el_bryanto

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7. I have mixed feelings about this

Reply to MrScorpio (Original post)

Tue Sep 9, 2014, 08:41 AM

Sep 2014

On the one hand the people who actually receive the tips and are allowed to take them will appreciate them.

On the other hand it's not much of a solution is it? First of all it only really applies to people in service industries, but there are plenty of low income folks doing other types of jobs. And frankly most fast food workers won't actually get tipped.

The money might be better spent donated to free clinics around town or other places that make their lives easier? Or supporting the creation of a vibrant union movement.

Bryant

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We Should Start Tipping America's Super-Broke Fast Food Workers [View all] MrScorpio Sep 2014 OP

Interesting Sherman A1 Sep 2014 #1

I was think thinking the same thing about company policies MrScorpio Sep 2014 #2

It might get them in trouble, though. kcr Sep 2014 #3

Have I ever told you how much I hate American corporatism? MrScorpio Sep 2014 #4

I'm with you kcr Sep 2014 #5

Chipotle allows tips True Earthling Sep 2014 #6

I have mixed feelings about this el_bryanto Sep 2014 #7

They cans get a real job! Supersize yer skillset haw haw! HughBeaumont Sep 2014 #8

Why should the public have to pay for what the greedy corporations refuse to pay? ladjf Sep 2014 #9