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Omaha Steve's Labor Group

Ziggysmom

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9. People making higher wages are not just happier,

Reply to appalachiablue (Original post)

Fri May 28, 2021, 05:04 PM

May 2021

they are healthier, too! Being able to work fewer hours with better pay reduces stress. I knew several people who had to work two jobs to make ends meet and their health as well as their families really suffered.

Hope Joe visits this place for a cone or two! 🍦🍦

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Pittsburgh Ice Cream Shop Couldn't Find Staff, Then Doubled Wage to $15, Flooded w 1K Applicants [View all] appalachiablue May 2021 OP

Gee Whiz nykym May 2021 #1

The virtuous / vicious cycles need to be promoted throughout local economies... Moostache May 2021 #2

It's not rocket surgery. It's Econ 101. Nt spooky3 May 2021 #3

I will gladly pay a little extra to ensure good wages for workers. riversedge May 2021 #4

Great story Demovictory9 May 2021 #5

I think McDonalds couldn't find workers until they raised their wages to $18.00 an hour. amywalk May 2021 #6

It's almost as if workers would appreciate a living wage for their work IronLionZion May 2021 #7

Imagine that! BigmanPigman May 2021 #10

And suddenly...it CAN be done! Grokenstein May 2021 #8

People making higher wages are not just happier, Ziggysmom May 2021 #9

A living wage Sucha NastyWoman May 2021 #11

For pete's sake... MontanaMama May 2021 #12

I read Fast Food Nation a few years back. It said a fast food franchise sees a complete 100% Midnight Writer May 2021 #13