Reply #48: Several layers [View All]

[onebigbadwulf]

This problem has a lot and lot of layers.

1. Workers comp is horrendous in California which means everyone loses. There is less money for benefits etc.

2. The stores are trying to charge 5 dollars a week for health insurance, 15 dollars a week for families when they did not charge before.

3. This strike isn't about a pay raise ( as far as I know)

4. Grocery stores are being hurt badly by the Wal-Marts, Cost-Cos, and each other. Keep in mind their profit margin is 0.5%-2% of gross income.

5. Most people who work at a grocery stores aren't allowed full-time and therefore don't make as much total as someone who earns less money per hour.



Just some things to keep in mind when you're trying to decide what to do. Cheers.