McDonald's workers on strike in NY

[Sparked_26]

I'd honestly rather pay an extra pound or in this case dollar for a meal if it meant people weren't on the breadline.

It's ignorant to say things like: 'they should have listened in school.'

That's not necessarily how life works.

These people are easily replaceable but it is commendable that they are making a stand, imo.

[New England]

they make 8-9 dollars an hour and want 15 dollars an hour?

that's close to doubling their wages...

[-MAKAVELLI-]

they make 8-9 dollars an hour and want 15 dollars an hour?

that's close to doubling their wages...

if that happens, im getting a second job at McDonalds

[New England]

I'd honestly rather pay an extra pound or in this case dollar for a meal if it meant people weren't on the breadline.

It's ignorant to say things like: 'they should have listened in school.'

That's not necessarily how life works.

These people are easily replaceable but it is commendable that they are making a stand, imo.

what about twice the price? at that price you can go and get a better (real) burger.

they're talking about almost doubling the wages...

[A.K.A]

I'd honestly rather pay an extra pound or in this case dollar for a meal if it meant people weren't on the breadline.

It's ignorant to say things like: 'they should have listened in school.'

That's not necessarily how life works.

These people are easily replaceable but it is commendable that they are making a stand, imo.

Maybe their time would be better utilized turning in apps for a better job?

[-The Glove-]

IMO one of the hardest working people ^^^ I've ever met.



Everybody wants everything handed to them in a silver platter, the new generation don't know what it is to sweat for a paycheck...
I hope they all get fire...the funny **** is these were the same people that when they needed the job they probably begged for it now they think they are irreplaceable.

Exactly my point. Why hire a bunch of lazy, entitled idiots when you can hire a bunch of fast, hardworking Mexicans? I see it all the time around here now. And honestly, I can't blame the businesses.

[Sparked_26]

Turn recruitment consultant for a second - how would you ensure a person with no time, and no money could get an accreditation to better their situation?

You can look at it as a 'such as life' outlook and the poor, the jobless, and the hopeless are all necessary factors of a functional society. But it's hard not to have sympathy for these workers and as futile as this gesture is I'd support them.

[-The Glove-]

I'd honestly rather pay an extra pound or in this case dollar for a meal if it meant people weren't on the breadline.

It's ignorant to say things like: 'they should have listened in school.'

That's not necessarily how life works.

These people are easily replaceable but it is commendable that they are making a stand, imo.

How's that ignorant? These people should be accountable for how their lives ended up. At least they have/had jobs.

[-The Glove-]

what about twice the price? at that price you can go and get a better (real) burger.

they're talking about almost doubling the wages...

****, even today, a meal at a fast food restaurant is damn near the price of a Red Robin burger. Might as well go there and get yourself some bottomless steak fries.

[-The Glove-]

Turn recruitment consultant for a second - how would you ensure a person with no time, and no money could get an accreditation to better their situation?

You can look at it as a 'such as life' outlook and the poor, the jobless, and the hopeless are all necessary factors of a functional society. But it's hard not to have sympathy for these workers and as futile as this gesture is I'd support them.

I don't buy that line because I see it every day. If you're motivated enough, there's always time. And there's always resources to assist in going back to school. No one's saying you have to go to a University at 10's of thousands a year. There are plenty of trade schools, apprenticeship programs (they PAY YOU while you're learning the job), certification classes, etc.