Happy Making Less Than Minimum Wage?

[BrownZen]

OK so in CA the minimum wage bumped to $14 from $12 in 2021. Everyone getting paid $14.50/hr and paying out $1.40/hr to the union (net $13.10) thought we would get a pay bump to keep us above minimum wage. Now at $13.10 we are paid $0.90/hr less than minimum wage. How does it feel to be paid less than minimum wage? Do you still like the Union? Is anyone working for us to get us back to at least minimum wage?

 

[rod]

Welcome to the real world. Don't forget all the tax deductions also.

 

[TheBrownNote]

you pay taxes out of that hourly pay. you dont recieve min. wage that way either. this is legal.

 

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OK so in CA the minimum wage bumped to $14 from $12 in 2021. Everyone getting paid $14.50/hr and paying out $1.40/hr to the union (net $13.10) thought we would get a pay bump to keep us above minimum wage. Now at $13.10 we are paid $0.90/hr less than minimum wage. How does it feel to be paid less than minimum wage? Do you still like the Union? Is anyone working for us to get us back to at least minimum wage?

By your logic, you were already making less than minimum wage due to taxes.

 

[BrownZen]

The difference is the minimum wage worker also pays taxes. But they do not pay Union dues. Our union has negotiated to a spot lower than minimum wage.

 

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The difference is the minimum wage worker also pays taxes. But they do not pay Union dues. Our union has negotiated to a spot lower than minimum wage.

It was more than minimum wage when the contract passed.

 

[BrownZen]

It was more than minimum wage when the contract passed.

Yes, but that does not change the result of where they got us, does it?

 

[rod]

OK so in CA the minimum wage bumped to $14 from $12 in 2021. Everyone getting paid $14.50/hr and paying out $1.40/hr to the union (net $13.10) thought we would get a pay bump to keep us above minimum wage. Now at $13.10 we are paid $0.90/hr less than minimum wage. How does it feel to be paid less than minimum wage? Do you still like the Union? Is anyone working for us to get us back to at least minimum wage?

Maybe you will vote no the next time?

 

[BrownZen]

Maybe you will vote no the next time?

I vote against all CA political ideas. Recalling that gov turd, is next.

 

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Yes, but that does not change the result of where they got us, does it?

Once you factor in your health benefits, you're still way ahead of the poor fools working at Taco Bell. Why complain?

 

[BrownZen]

Once you factor in your health benefits, you're still way ahead of the poor fools working at Taco Bell. Why complain?

What percentage of $14.50 workers do you think hang around long enough to activate their benefits?

 

[rod]

I vote against all CA political ideas. Recalling that gov turd, is next.

I'm talking about voting at UPS contract time. If part timers stuck together and actually voted they could rule UPS --they have the numbers.

 

[BrownZen]

I'm talking about voting at UPS contract time. If part timers stuck together and actually voted they could rule UPS --they have the numbers.

When is the next vote? I will be sure to partake.

 

[rod]

When is the next vote? I will be sure to partake.

I'm retired -- I don't know. Maybe one of the other clowns on here can help you. I do know its a ways away. Ask one of the old guys where you work. Old guys know everything.

 

[IVE GOTTA PACKAGE 4U]

When is the next vote? I will be sure to partake.

This contract expires July 31st 2023

 

[PT Car Washer]

I'm talking about voting at UPS contract time. If part timers stuck together and actually voted they could rule UPS --they have the numbers.

The Union would never allow that to happen.

 

[rod]

The Union would never allow that to happen.

How could they stop people from voting?

 

[BrownZen]

This contract expires July 31st 2023

Painful.

 

[tadpole]

It’s not easy to get by only working UPS part time. You either need another job, to live in your moms basement, or share a house with a bunch of people. Only you can decide if it’s worth it or not. If you stick around and become full-time you can have a good career that will provide for a family.

 

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What percentage of $14.50 workers do you think hang around long enough to activate their benefits?

What difference does it make? The smart ones will stay.