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In reply to the discussion: Bernie Sanders followers do not believe there is a wage gap. [View all]madville
(7,404 posts)38. I've never personally seen a wage gap myself
Not to say it doesnt exist Ive just always worked at places that paid everyone equally. In the military we had a set pay scale for everyone based on pay grade and time in service, as a federal civilian we had a set pay scale with set steps, most civilian employers I have had had an hourly pay schedule based on position and/or shift and seniority.
Is the gap seen most likely in jobs where pay is negotiated and flexible maybe?
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Depending on what kind of jobs you've had, I can see some people thinking that. On my
brewens
Dec 2019
#1
It's from the twitter responses; that's why the OP said "it's not from Bernie"
LongtimeAZDem
Dec 2019
#4
THIS +1,000,000! Smearing Bernie is the only thing left some think will keep him from the nomination
InAbLuEsTaTe
Dec 2019
#26
I didn't say Bernie was responsible. I even said they do NOT get their info from Bernie.
OldRed2450
Dec 2019
#12
"Does anyone know where they get their information or why they believe this? It's not from Bernie."
LongtimeAZDem
Dec 2019
#22
That is nonsense! Of course we believe in the wage gap! Bernie speaks about it!
tberry65
Dec 2019
#18
"I certainly apologize to any woman who felt she was not treated appropriately, and of course
ehrnst
Dec 2019
#35
Wait, you are saying that everyone who responds to a Bernie tweet is a "Bernie follower"?
jberryhill
Dec 2019
#19