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ret5hd

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1. I would add...

Reply to TrollBuster9090 (Original post)

Fri Oct 31, 2025, 06:59 PM

Oct 31

that if an employer has multiple part time employees at the same location in the same position...(I'm lookin' at you Walmart)...those employees minimum wage should be $25, because then it's just obvious you are using part time status to keep them from benefits.

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About Half The People Who Receive SNAP are Working At Minimum Wage Jobs. Isn't That True? [View all] TrollBuster9090 Oct 31 OP

I would add... ret5hd Oct 31 #1

Minimum wage should be $30 per hour MichMan Oct 31 #2

More than 30% of American workers earn less than 66% of median income. pat_k Oct 31 #4

+1 leftstreet Oct 31 #6

Of those not working, most are disabled, over 65, or caring for others. pat_k Oct 31 #3

But, but, but.... steaks and BMWs and that lady with fancy nails and hair. haele Oct 31 #5

This message was self-deleted by its author CountAllVotes Oct 31 #7