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Isn't Chicago a sanctuary city ? They need to hire some Obama approved illegals.
Chicago doesn't set federal immigration law. The sanctuary city moniker doesn't mean much outside of the fact that given all of the other challenges in the city, a decision was made that targeting undocumented resdients and workers isn't a high priority for law enforcement. I would be very willing to discuss the ramifications of NAFTA, who really benefits from globalization, whether the economic model of specialization actually works in practice, etc.
But this article, now 7 years old, says it best IMO. As always, just follow the money.
Another link that gives a bit more prospective on this. Yes the shop was closed due to the employees protesting. Yes there has been a loss in revenue due to competition and the overall economy.
My opinion - not that you want it.
Sales are down not only in the food service industry but also in retail. The fear of the ACA implementation and not knowing anything about it, has put many people including business owners into survival mode. They think twice before making purchases, adding workers, and expanding - best to save and see what happens. Meanwhile the economy continues to suffer because people don't want to take the chance and lose everything.
Then you have people wanting more pay despite the poor economic climate, instead of being thankful they at least have a job. I can understand how hard it is to survive on minimum wage - I did it for years - but money doesn't grow on trees. They derail the already struggling business for 4-5 days and then are surprised they got let go. There are many individuals without jobs that will be more than happy to fill those jobs.
As far as the cost of training new workers - I would rather absorb that cost and hire people who truly want to be there given the wage I am able to pay. Why bring back workers, who already made me suffer a financial loss as well as not trusting them anymore.
These strikes were organized by a new group called Worker’s Organizing Committee of Chicago - their slogan is Fight for 15. They are mainly financed through the SEIU with a goal of organizing all the hourly employees into a new Union.
I wonder what the thoughts are today from that guy that is holding the "Shut down Snarks" sign? Two strikes against Snarks this year - the strike on Nov 5 shirt them down for 4 days. Snarks is a franchise out of Colorado - I guess time will tell what the owner does next, but it doesn't look to me as though these 'strikes' have helped these particular employees much. The workers at the Snarks sub shop knew that business was bad and their employer was having a rough time ….. they still went out on strike, demanding higher wages and more benefits.
“Chicago is a union town!†they chanted outside Snarf’s Sandwiches, 600 W. Chicago, one of several stops during a planned daylong demonstration in the city.
The group was expected to include workers from McDonald’s, Subway, CVS Pharmacy, Sears — among other companies.
“I have no problem making wages that are appropriate to my work, but it’s impossible to live on the wages we make,†explained Kait Ziegler, an actor and freelance writer who also works part-time at Snarf’s, making $9.50 an hour.
Yes, learning the yellow stuff is the mustard is an extensive training program.
Wait a minute..... It takes some knowledge to know not to leave the mayo out too long!
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, and he is wise to want only workers who wish to work there.
