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'An American multi-national corporation, which accepts millions of dollars in government funds, pays its top executives more than half a million dollars per year in total compensation, while simultaneously paying some of its employees less than the federal minimum wage.
And the entire racket is perfectly legal thanks to a Depression-era loophole in federal labor law. Is now a good time to mention that this corporation also doesn't pay any taxes?
"Goodwill Industries is one of the most well-known charitable organizations in the United States, but most members of the general public are unaware that Goodwill exploits people with disabilities," said Dr. Marc Maurer, President of the National Federation of the Blind, which has organized a nationwide protest of offending Goodwill organizations. "We are conducting informational protests to make the public aware of this practice that, although sadly still legal, is unfair, discriminatory, and immoral."
<sigh> This Goodwill thing comes around every once in a while. It's not a racket. It allows employees to continue to collect disability while still working, if they so choose. Goodwill is a fantastic organization which genuinely helps people find employment that otherwise would not be able to in this job market.
Goodwill charges nearly new retail prices on used crap. I can find good deals on their special sales days, that's about it.
One time I saw an outdoor corner bar I wanted for my deck. They had 200 listed on it, and it needed a lot of work. I offered 150, and they kept saying no. Seriously? Somebody gave this to you, for free, and you won't come down a little? Crazy
What the article fals to point out is the fact that if these workers are collecting Social Security benefits based on their disability, or are collecting any other state aid (Food Stamps, Medicaid, etc), any increase in wage would more than likely preclude them from collecting these benefits. By allowing them to be paid such minimal amounts, they are able to keep their benefits, while also earning additional monies they wouldn't have been able to anywhere else. It also allows them to be productive members of society.
If they want to earn a real wage, they can give up their benefits and go work somewhere else. Let's see how many choose that route.
What the article fals to point out is the fact that if these workers are collecting Social Security benefits based on their disability, or are collecting any other state aid (Food Stamps, Medicaid, etc), any increase in wage would more than likely preclude them from collecting these benefits. By allowing them to be paid such minimal amounts, they are able to keep their benefits, while also earning additional monies they wouldn't have been able to anywhere else. It also allows them to be productive members of society.
If they want to earn a real wage, they can give up their benefits and go work somewhere else. Let's see how many choose that route.
True, that. Indeed, we had a thread on this very subject a few months ago (note that the article is from September 2012 or so).
Goodwill charges nearly new retail prices on used crap. I can find good deals on their special sales days, that's about it.
One time I saw an outdoor corner bar I wanted for my deck. They had 200 listed on it, and it needed a lot of work. I offered 150, and they kept saying no. Seriously? Somebody gave this to you, for free, and you won't come down a little? Crazy
I think that's a local store thing. We do not have that same issue here with our local Goodwill. It's actually a hugely popular store because it's an affluent area and has some pretty nice stuff for very, very low prices.
I think that's a local store thing. We do not have that same issue here with our local Goodwill. It's actually a hugely popular store because it's an affluent area and has some pretty nice stuff for very, very low prices.
Florida, Michigan, Kentucky, and Tennessee. Everyone is roughly the same. It really is dependent on the store manager. Some will wheel and deal, others won't.
Saw a corner table that can be bought new at kmart for 200 bucks sold at goodwill for 180, in much worse shape.
Salvation Army, imo, is far more reasonable on pricing
Florida, Michigan, Kentucky, and Tennessee. Everyone is roughly the same. It really is dependent on the store manager. Some will wheel and deal, others won't.
Saw a corner table that can be bought new at kmart for 200 bucks sold at goodwill for 180, in much worse shape.
Salvation Army, imo, is far more reasonable on pricing
That's too bad. Our local Goodwill is a hot bed of activity most days because the thrift shoppers love it there. Great prices and nice goods.
Non-profit simply is a categorization for federal income tax purposes; these organizations don't pay taxes on the money they obtain.
Non-profits pay their executives a ton of money--generally, more than for-profit businesses. I remember being surprised reading a Time expose on Big Health and Big Insurance, which pointed out that non-profit hospitals paid their executives significantly more than for-profit hospitals did.
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