McDonald's CEO, Donald Thompson, ought to try living for a month on the budget that his company proposes for its employees. (Hopefully he lives in a very warm climate because zero dollars are budgeted for heat.)CLICK HERE to read the article by Robyn Pennacchia : "McDonald's suggested budget for employees shows just how impossible it is to get by on minimum wage"
CLICK HERE to read the article by Laura Clawson in Daily Kos Labor: "New York City fast food workers kick off seven-city week of walkouts"
Minimum wage is a big debate in the economy, if it should be increased or decreased. Hardworking people working minimum wage struggle just to meet every day needs and, most, not all are on government assistance. The price of rent, food, gas health insurance increase still expending for those working on minimum wage to be able to afford it. You ask why don't they just look for higher paying jobs or better positions, but its all easier said than done. Some don't have the educational nor the experience background, that being said is why most stay in the same position that they are in. In our book, Engage, pg28/29, we talk about the levels of comfort, discomfort and alarm zone. People who have worked in the fast food chains are in their comfort zone are comfortable where they are at with the experience that they have. Being moved to another location or different position would be in their discomfort zone, they would have to learn how to do their new jobs. Some result to protest and walkouts, experiencing their alarm zone. They are terrified and overwhelmed with what will happen to their pay or jobs. Fast-food workers want justice and want to be paid more to be able to provide for their families. It isn't always easy to move jobs for higher pay, so is why they are comfortable in the position they are in and just want to be paid what they deserve. With this economy, yes minimum wage should be raised, giving the people more available resources to be able to spend more money on the economy.
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