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No, it's time for a change in laws. Everyone gets benefits, part-time and full-time.
denverbill
Aug 2013
#1
Yes, I'd prefer that as well, but part-timers would still not get retirement, or paid time off.
denverbill
Aug 2013
#16
Which explains my post suggesting we change the way part time workers are compensated.
denverbill
Aug 2013
#60
Actually I don't think I've ever seen any DUer call it 'awesome', until you.
denverbill
Aug 2013
#37
Yes, and it has people that want it eliminated and not replaced with anything.
denverbill
Aug 2013
#44
I know. This is mystifying that NOBODY saw this coming. Utterly out of left field.
Safetykitten
Aug 2013
#9
I read this and immediately texted my daughter that she cannot shop there any longer.
winterpark
Aug 2013
#6
There are certain things I can only get at a walmart - vs a publix. And while it may be
winterpark
Aug 2013
#54
Yes I know about their business practices, hence my not going very often, however publix
winterpark
Aug 2013
#86
And The Director Of Human Resources For Forever 21 Didn't Even Have The Guts To Sign.....
global1
Aug 2013
#8
Wow! Talk about a blatant, in-your-face 'Fuck You' to your staff. Hope what's
HardTimes99
Aug 2013
#10
But you can. You will not have anywhere to shop, get gas, or live, but you can boycott.
Safetykitten
Aug 2013
#30
They have a location directly across from the cable car turnaround in San Francisco
KamaAina
Aug 2013
#39
Yes! The other ones near me (East Bay and Marin are in malls, which I suppose are private property)
BuddhaGirl
Aug 2013
#92
Well, why not write a letter to the architect of this edifice of HC...one President Obama, and thank
Safetykitten
Aug 2013
#45
What are people looking at paying out of pocket for the insurance, co pays, deductibles?
Skeeter Barnes
Aug 2013
#74
Is there any potential for these insurance policies to be prohibitively expensive to actually use?
Skeeter Barnes
Aug 2013
#95
Of course it is. It was from the begining, but the apologists are not around, and have insurance...
Safetykitten
Aug 2013
#83
It's a vicious circle. The companies want you to be available at all times for them part-time.
Safetykitten
Aug 2013
#85