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The_Voice_of_Reason

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Tue Dec 20, 2016, 04:32 PM

Dec 2016

A lot of people do not realize the exemptions that exist when it comes to the Minimum Wage laws. Working in a restaurant is one of them. America needs a living wage, but additionally, certain areas of our economy cannot be exempt to that law. If a Waffle House owner cannot pay the minimum wage, then they need to close their doors.

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I make $2.35 an hour in coal country. I dont want handouts. I want a living wage. [View all] portlander23 Dec 2016 OP

Why Don't Other Industries...... global1 Dec 2016 #1

Industry tends to want an educated workforce crazycatlady Dec 2016 #5

Industry actually prefers an automated workforce, which is definitely on the horizon. TonyPDX Dec 2016 #33

Maybe they could build solar panels on the flattened mountain spots in WV NightWatcher Dec 2016 #6

Who are they going to sell to out there if nobody has money? bravenak Dec 2016 #31

Low skill, no skill and huge shipping costs. ileus Dec 2016 #37

Economics Johnathan146 Dec 2016 #43

I Guess I'm Not Talking About Jobs That Require College Degrees Or.... global1 Dec 2016 #52

With enough incentives, sure, they would figure something out Johnathan146 Dec 2016 #59

No tax incentives meadowlander Dec 2016 #65

The terrain alone makes it almost impossible for companies to relocate there. phylny Dec 2016 #49

So Maybe Some Jobs Could Be Created To Alter The Terrain And Build Roads..... global1 Dec 2016 #55

I think that sounds like a good idea :) n/t phylny Dec 2016 #58

im not sure how you could make that terrain ideal for trucks RonniePudding Dec 2016 #72

One mercuryblues Dec 2016 #2

Exactly frazzled Dec 2016 #12

Maybe they knew that no one would help them zippythepinhead Dec 2016 #69

Right there. Xolodno Dec 2016 #14

Sad, but true. TonyPDX Dec 2016 #25

I was thinking last night about what people in my family did during Silver Gaia Dec 2016 #42

My parents left socialist Ireland for a land with toilets in every house. AngryAmish Dec 2016 #48

Which is the ultimate irony. Xolodno Dec 2016 #51

No, and I have to wonder when and or IF Trump will tell them that.??? riversedge Dec 2016 #53

Well presented... The_Voice_of_Reason Dec 2016 #3

Servers can be paid a lower wage with the expectation of tips Trekologer Dec 2016 #7

Bet it never happens exboyfil Dec 2016 #34

K&R smirkymonkey Dec 2016 #4

The title of this article is vastly misleading. Restaurant workers make that wage in LOTS of places Coventina Dec 2016 #8

In California waitstaff is paid the full minimum wage. Mr.Bill Dec 2016 #23

Well, that's definitely NOT the case here in AZ. It's the same as the article states. n/t Coventina Dec 2016 #24

I think only a few states are like California on this matter. Mr.Bill Dec 2016 #57

Oregon too. Minimum wage at $9.75 currently. aidbo Dec 2016 #63

dear waffle house employee - your neighbors are happy with things as they are. that's msongs Dec 2016 #9

As they're so fond of telling us... Nwgirl503 Dec 2016 #22

Companies only relocate to a different Wellstone ruled Dec 2016 #10

Jack Welch said he believed the ideal factories would be constructed on barges, TonyPDX Dec 2016 #36

Barge dormitories were built back in the 70's Wellstone ruled Dec 2016 #64

get out of Dickenson County quitnesset Dec 2016 #11

It's not always so simple. Buckeye_Democrat Dec 2016 #13

It isn't simple. But it is the only option if he wants a living wage. Coal isn't coming back, and Squinch Dec 2016 #32

There's no stability as long as we're all prisoners of free markets. Buckeye_Democrat Dec 2016 #39

I do agree with pretty much everything you say. Squinch Dec 2016 #41

I fear it will take terrible times to get through to people too. Buckeye_Democrat Dec 2016 #45

well, the fast-food labor secretary sure ain't gonna help you any. nt TheFrenchRazor Dec 2016 #15

For th emost part we eat at the mom and pop madokie Dec 2016 #16

Off topic, but aren't servers in better position than other min wagers? Bradical79 Dec 2016 #17

They are guarenteed minumum wage. Johnathan146 Dec 2016 #40

There is a tiny segment that makes 100k AngryAmish Dec 2016 #50

And yet the coal country overwhelming voted for the Orange Turd flying-skeleton Dec 2016 #18

If republican get their way hurple Dec 2016 #19

They just need to get educated and move. Buckeye_Democrat Dec 2016 #20

King Coal aint coming back,,,,, Cryptoad Dec 2016 #21

Sadly, yes. As the typewriter factories and journalists have. TonyPDX Dec 2016 #30

I compare them to the other heroic roughneck workers of the 19th century.... Spitfire of ATJ Dec 2016 #35

Republicans tell this kind of voter to focus on guns and abortion. Spitfire of ATJ Dec 2016 #26

Anything to keep their eyes off the main motives. Buckeye_Democrat Dec 2016 #27

Your crappy wage at Waffle House has nothing to do with living PoindexterOglethorpe Dec 2016 #28

get a clue; it is not about THIS WOMAN, it is about the overall economy; the percentage of "good job TheFrenchRazor Dec 2016 #61

The real problem is that states are allowed PoindexterOglethorpe Dec 2016 #66

Yeah, I agree! zippythepinhead Dec 2016 #70

It is time to face reality bravenak Dec 2016 #29

I must be lucky.... yuiyoshida Dec 2016 #38

I've worked at a few Japanese owned companies here. Buckeye_Democrat Dec 2016 #44

My job isn't a factory job yuiyoshida Dec 2016 #46

Wonderful! Buckeye_Democrat Dec 2016 #47

That's cool yuiyoshida Dec 2016 #56

She works at home for Mossad, though. Buckeye_Democrat Dec 2016 #60

Everyone deserves at least a living wage... trust in Bernie to get the job done! InAbLuEsTaTe Dec 2016 #54

just mandating a living wage will not do it. Adrahil Dec 2016 #62

Yeah that is what is so aggravating. Willie Pep Dec 2016 #67

the american worker has no friends in DC. not for 30 yrs, not dem or gopper. KG Dec 2016 #68

K&R Yo_Mama_Been_Loggin Dec 2016 #71