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Oh...so these people didn't work at one of the BIG retailers that everybody loves to hate, but small, easily located independent stores??
And more than one store since you said many of your friends (or do two out of all 3 constitute the many)
Guess that big corporate greed did a trickle down..........or you were fibbing.
Nope, it was one of the Big Box electronics stores that run on the east coast and midwest. But I won't name names. I haven't in the 3 years I've been a member.
Yet another person who can't argue with using personal attacks, rudeness or nastiness. It's sad. I said many of my friends work in the retail sector, which they do. Since a few of those friends work for the same electronics retailer, yes, they were forced to stay the 24 hours because, according to the manager they were short-staffed. Again, if you don't want to believe me, I really couldn't care less. I know what's up at a lot of these big box stores. I hope more of them take the Wal-mart employees' lead and strike.
Nope, it was one of the Big Box electronics stores that run on the east coast and midwest. But I won't name names. I haven't in the 3 years I've been a member.
Yet another person who can't argue with using personal attacks, rudeness or nastiness. It's sad. I said many of my friends work in the retail sector, which they do. Since a few of those friends work for the same electronics retailer, yes, they were forced to stay the 24 hours because, according to the manager they were short-staffed. Again, if you don't want to believe me, I really couldn't care less. I know what's up at a lot of these big box stores. I hope more of them take the Wal-mart employees' lead and strike.
Walmart is not doing 8+ hour shifts. This has been confirmed.
Man knows he's worth more than $10/hr and gets a job elsewhere paying more.
OR
Man isn't worth more than $10/hr and stays put.
Man trues to get job elsewhere for what they are worth. Has to explain why he wasn't a team player.
Of which often the employer demands more and more of you while trying to avoid ways not to have to pay you more for it. "Just go get another job" isn't always easy specially in todays economy where there are stacks of of others wanting a job.
The Honda dealership where I take my car eliminated the cashier position and now the service writers do their own cashiering, yet were not given any more pay for the extra work as a example.
Nope, it was one of the Big Box electronics stores that run on the east coast and midwest. But I won't name names. I haven't in the 3 years I've been a member.
Yet another person who can't argue with using personal attacks, rudeness or nastiness. It's sad. I said many of my friends work in the retail sector, which they do. Since a few of those friends work for the same electronics retailer, yes, they were forced to stay the 24 hours because, according to the manager they were short-staffed. Again, if you don't want to believe me, I really couldn't care less. I know what's up at a lot of these big box stores. I hope more of them take the Wal-mart employees' lead and strike.
Not naming a big box that's located in many areas( no privacy concerns) does prevent somebody from checking out your claim, doesn't it?
As far as not naming names,you don't seem to mind calling WalMart by name.
Walmart is not doing 8+ hour shifts. This has been confirmed.
I didn't say that was why WM workers were striking, did I? I simply said I hope other retail workers follow their lead and demand to be treated in a rightful and respectful manner.
Not naming a big box that's located in many areas( no privacy concerns) does prevent somebody from checking out your claim, doesn't it?
As far as not naming names,you don't seem to mind calling WalMart by name.
Did I relay a personal story about WalMart that could identify me or others? I don't believe I did. Not naming the store or person I am talking about prevents my identity from being known. As I said several times, I really couldn't care less if you believe me or not. I know I'm telling the truth.
As stated pages back, it happened to several of my friends but the one I was referring to worked at an electronics retailer last year. They had to leave the dinner we had to go to sleep to work at 9PM on Thanksgiving evening. They were supposed to be able to leave at noon on Friday but were "asked" (aka coerced) into working til 9PM Friday night.
So what? Get togeher another time for dinner. I bet quite a few "essential" workers you mention do the same.
Scenerio 1---Man goes to the boss and says " I need a raise please?" Boss replies "I hired you to do this job for $10 a hour and that is what you get".
Scenerio 2--- Boss goes up to man and says " please take this to the post office". Man replies "you hired me to do the stocking for $10 a hour, going to the post office is not in our agreement". Boss probably says to him "you are fired".
Sigh... This demonstrates exactly why people need to read their pre-employment paperwork before signing the documents. Often a clause will be included that states something along the lines of "the undersigned agress to do any neccesary work above and beyond their general regular duties, upon the request of management". The same documents will typically specifically exempt employees from doing something that is clearly dangerous or potentially life threatening - such as handling blood-borne pathogens.
If one wants a more restricted set of responsibilities, then they should negotiate a contract to those effects.
The at-will arrangement usually does not specify a static wage amount. A starting wage may be agreed upon, and language will appear in the document to be signed that such a wage may be changed at anytime, and that the agreement to pay such wage does not constitute a promise of continued employment.
An employee who desires a raise should be able to demonstrate both merit and value. The employer is investing their money in the expectation of a profitable return. Just asking for a raise when one is undeserving of such, is unlikely to be a successful endeavor.
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But I won't name names. I haven't in the 3 years I've been a member. 
