tomdam Loc: Plano, Texas

Labor is a product that is sold to the marketplace. This restaurant is NOT paying a minimum wage, it is paying a negotiated purchase of competent labor that will enhance the operation of the business model and contribute to the bottom line. The minimum wage is a negative to employment as it allows the business to balk at negotiating the purchase of the product you offer.

Consider this--the foment over a living wage is nothing but hulabooloo. The minimum wage does not factor in Apple iPhones, wi-fi, cable TV, microwave ovens, new cars, concert tickets, and cocaine pouches so therein lies the minimum wage dilemma. Those wreaking havoc want those luxuries included. Most are unsk**led, lazy, incompetent, and contribute little to nothing to the bottom line of the enterprise. They have no product to sell!

Democrat legislators have no business experience, have never met a payroll, h**e capitalism, and can't grasp the employment process. Unions have the same profile. Rather than try to understand, they're happy to see the business fail when it can't survive their dictated wage laws. To them, that's a victory! Sad, but true.

observing57

Well you got that much right it is fact. Distortion is in the eye of the blind, binding with the blind and not capable of individual thought and responsibility. Conservatives are the reason you tie your shoes (don't you?) and not slide on sandals.

observing57

Too bad this web site cant put my last reply in line with who I was replying to.

Boo_Boo Loc: Jellystone

If you use the quote reply, then their remarks will appear along with yours. Try it. It helps keep the thread in tact.

observing57

Thanks ginnyt !

Boo_Boo Loc: Jellystone

You are very welcome. Also, welcome aboard. I look forward to your comments.

slatten49 Loc: Lake Whitney, Texas

If you observe closely, #57....you will find ginnyt to be quite gracious, and one you want on your side.

:thumbup: :thumbup: :thumbup: :mrgreen:

Also, be wary of her compadre', AuntiE. :shock:

alex Loc: michigan now imperial beach californa

I used to work in aircraft manufacturing building the Apache helos it was a union shop of course it is, in California we had four or five that would spend the day on the s**tter reading the paper and sleeping we had others that would get inside an airplane and do the same thing but because of the union they couldn't be fired

alex Loc: michigan now imperial beach californa

your article is misleading because in those days tips were considered to be part of your pay so they paid a minimum hourly wage and you were expected to make the rest in tips don't try to bulls**t a bulls**tter

Boo_Boo Loc: Jellystone

I am so glad that you included AuntiE, she is by far one of the nicest ladies I have met, bar none. But, on the other side she is firm in her beliefs and has no problem communicating her position. A much finer person than I could ever be.

And as far as gentlemen, well you know that you rank very high on my list, if not at the top. Patient, calm, and forever the bearer of t***h.

Thank you for your lovely complement.

slatten49 Loc: Lake Whitney, Texas

First, you're welcome!

Thank you, ginnyt. I suspect the words you used to describe me would not be met with complete agreement by many who deal with me on a daily basis. I might add, not by so many on these forums. Such is life.

You, simply put, bring out the best in me! As does AuntiE, I must also add!
:XD:

Artemis

It worked the same back than as today. Restaurants do not have to pay the same minimum wage as other industries . The restaurant industry has their own set of rules because they do rely on tips.The tips are not the problem because they have always gone by the percentage of the bill. The only thing that has hardly moved is the pay to the employees from the restaurant owner. Tell me what you think is different.

alex Loc: michigan now imperial beach californa

the reason I said ,back in those days, is because in those days I was going with a lady that worked as a waitress and she explained how it worked but I haven't kept up with it since so didn't refer as to how it worked now