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2016 Postmortem
In reply to the discussion: "I don't want Fast Food Workers to make more money than a private in the Army" [View all]JI7
(89,248 posts)16. fast food workers include people who have served in the military before
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"I don't want Fast Food Workers to make more money than a private in the Army" [View all]
LaydeeBug
Jul 2016
OP
We certainly don't want people who can prevent mass outbreaks of foodborne illness to be paid well.
killbotfactory
Jul 2016
#7
BINGO. Many people have a very real, very strong need to feel superior to food workers.
Maru Kitteh
Jul 2016
#36
Not a fair comparison. The military are on a 24/7 work schedule, fast food workers are not.
B Calm
Jul 2016
#9
Always have, even when I was in the Navy back in the 60s. They are not considered hourly workers.
B Calm
Jul 2016
#13
My starting pay as an Army draftee was $96.90/month--before deductions. :)
pinboy3niner
Jul 2016
#20
Will fast food workers get 4 weeks paid vacation their first year of employment? Health Care? Etc.
B Calm
Jul 2016
#17
See #26 and #35 above. They should still get a raise, but they don't make as little
stevenleser
Jul 2016
#37