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In reply to the discussion: Centrist Democrats raise concerns over $15 minimum wage push [View all]Hassin Bin Sober
(26,421 posts)79. Automation is coming regardless of what we do.
Might as well allow people a little dignity while we can.
Why dont we cross that bridge when we come to it.
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What facts might those be? if a company can't be profitable without screwing the employess ...
marble falls
Jun 2019
#45
BULLSHIT. And you have the secret agreement with Mexico in your pocket, too!
marble falls
Jun 2019
#56
Believe what makes you happy. But more layoffs, automation and imports are coming.
Auggie
Jun 2019
#78
They're right: we really need a living wage. If works worth doing its worth being paid a living ...
marble falls
Jun 2019
#3
Don't know why they couldn't use some kind of cost-of-living adjustment. Medicare pays physicians
Hoyt
Jun 2019
#5
Why didn't The Hill actually list the Democrats who are not ready yet to vote for it?
George II
Jun 2019
#9
Because their only mission is stirring things up in the Democratic Party.
redstatebluegirl
Jun 2019
#26
Just about every bit of that money would go back into the economy, and mostly locally.
Lars39
Jun 2019
#18
No offense taken. I make more than that. I was just passing along what I know. nt
Progressive Jones
Jun 2019
#53
"Small business" owners who can't pay a living wage should not be in business.
stuffmatters
Jun 2019
#19
true that it may hurt some for a bit. Ultimately the hurt will be short and inconsequential overall
Kurt V.
Jun 2019
#27
I live in one of the areas in Cook county outside of Chicago that opted out of an increase in MW
Freethinker65
Jun 2019
#77