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sofa king

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27. You want them to work harder?

Reply to bluestateguy (Reply #6)

Wed Jul 11, 2012, 06:47 PM

Jul 2012

The people who make the least work the hardest, every time. You're lucky not to have experienced that yet.

But there's a pretty good chance a lot of you will if Jeb comes around.

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Scranton ignores judge's ruling, cuts worker pay to minimum wage [View all] Judi Lynn Jul 2012 OP

To Hell with collective agreements Canuckistanian Jul 2012 #1

In another cities news; "Judge: Detroit does not have to bargain with union" may3rd Jul 2012 #14

Lead story on CBS News tonight. Faygo Kid Jul 2012 #2

That's about it - and it will not stop with Detroit and Scranton. nt TBF Jul 2012 #5

it will sweep across the country Skittles Jul 2012 #16

Where will the money come from? They may not have the money in the bank to pay. From the link: kelly1mm Jul 2012 #3

We've been discussing this - and we are way beyond that. TBF Jul 2012 #4

Furlough based on seniority CreekDog Jul 2012 #13

I heard the city had $5,000 in the bank accounts after next payroll is cut may3rd Jul 2012 #15

"Where will the money come from?" DBoon Jul 2012 #18

Yes you get what you pay for bluestateguy Jul 2012 #6

no, they should withhold their labor altogether... mike_c Jul 2012 #7

they will flobee1 Jul 2012 #26

You want them to work harder? sofa king Jul 2012 #27

One thing they can do is raise the taxes Iliyah Jul 2012 #8

I remember that story Confusious Jul 2012 #9

Judge tells you not to do something. You do it. Isn't that called a crime? n/t Akoto Jul 2012 #10

I'm not sure it's a crime, but certainly "contempt of court". n/t PavePusher Jul 2012 #23

Can't help but wonder what the mayor's paycheck was? Minimum? nt magical thyme Jul 2012 #11

Yes it was. former9thward Jul 2012 #12

Y'all are jumping to conclusions. HooptieWagon Jul 2012 #17

Blame the voters for not raising taxes, not the city government. Odin2005 Jul 2012 #19

I hear that Scranton is about half the size it should be. Sanddancer Jul 2012 #20

A tea bagger and gop wet dream come true. kemah Jul 2012 #21

Federal Workers Take Note! This is what will happen with Romney as President eringer Jul 2012 #22

What's the mayor's salary? Did he cut his own pay? wordpix Jul 2012 #24

Sounds like a Mayor vs Council fight. happyslug Jul 2012 #25