Job-seekers today are choosy, forcing employers to adapt

[Yo_Mama_Been_Loggin]

SNOHOMISH — When Lionel Madriz bought the Double Barrel Wine Bar & Lounge in November, the restaurant came fully stocked — but not fully staffed.

With opening day set for Dec. 4, Madriz advertised on social media and online job boards for servers and kitchen help.

But there were few inquiries. When people did respond, he said they had only one question: How much does the job pay?

Before the current labor shortage, “that wasn’t a question people asked right off the bat, when they applied for a job. They would first try to sell themselves. But now everything is switched,” said Madriz, whose family also owns a restaurant in Livermore, California.

https://www.heraldnet.com/business/job-seekers-today-are-choosy-forcing-employers-to-adapt/

Why shouldn't they want to work for shitty wages?

[Johnny2X2X]

1. This is great

People seemed to forget for a few decades that these businesses exist because of the labor of their employees. The value that is created is all because of the labor transforming materials or providing services that are valuable. We're finally in a place where people can demand a fair share of the value their labor creates. I love reading each and every article about it.

[Leith]

2. Employees are finally fighting back

I've been reading the Reddit AntiWork subreddit for the past few months. I agree with and believe the vast majority of the stories there because very similar things happened to me personally.

[Claire Oh Nette]

3. Hourly workers' General Strike

I read a very long piece linked on DU by another poster, but can't find that not.

The premise of the article: Post global pandemics of the past have led to higher wages for the poor, going back to the Black Death of the 14th century.

Workers have more power now than since before Reagan broke the Air traffic controllers. And it's the lowest earners saying enough--my time is worth more $ for this work that benefits you, Bossman.

Labor needs this comeback!

[durablend]

4. Meanwhile

Dollar Tree is raising prices to $1.25 yet still looking for cashiers to work at $7.25 an hour