[Popman]

From my experience in a UFCW union at a supermarket PT employees probably start at $0.25-0.35 above minimum wage and get a $0.25-0.35/hr raise each year,

Seriously ?

My youngest son just started PT at Publix supermarket and make $1.00 more than minimum wage to start...

These people should fire their union...

[matt04]

When I left, all the useful idiots were thrilled to get their .25/hr “raise.” If they complained it wasn’t enough, I politely remained them that they agreed to let the Union decide what was best for them.

Meanwhile across the street was a non-union supermarket. I know someone who worked there. They started at something like $0.50/hr above minimum and after a 6 mo probation period got a $0.80/hr raise due to their performance.