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Re: McDonald's boss says he's "proud" of wages as thousands of workers call for a ris
I think McDonald's can afford to keep the dollar menu if they choose to consider their customer base instead of greed. McDonald's are raising their prices anyway...we ordered two drinks, two Southwest salads and fries the last time we ate there and it was 25.00 for two. We were shocked, since we never eat there and decided that next time Apple Bees's is just as comparable. There are enough in the annual profits to accommodate a few dollars going toward their workforce...and would never miss it. We are not talking a huge sum of money. An increase in minimum wage increases buying power in other areas. The extra money paid could buy a extra gallon of milk and this helps the dairy farmers for example.
http://www.statista.com/statistics/208917/revenue-of-the-mcdonalds-corporation-since-2005/
So, these people agree to work at McDonald's knowing full well what the wages and benefits would be then turn around and try to extort more money out of the company without any added value. They would work the same job with the same efficiency but just think they deserve more money, but there are plenty of people who will work the job without complaining about the low pay. I don't believe that those jobs were ever meant to be anyone's career. They are mainly for younger people who are just getting started. They are meant for people who intend to move on to higher paying jobs. The CEO has every right to be proud that he employs so many people in starting level positions.
These complainers need to get some training and move on to a better paying job if they need the money.
In the meantime raising the wages would make the food McDonald's serves more expensive which would impact all the low income people who rely on McDonald's. I can't think of any other chain that offers a "dollar menu" where someone can get a pretty filling meal for less than $3. That's a valuable service. That would be a thing of the past if these complainers get their way.
I think McDonald's can afford to keep the dollar menu if they choose to consider their customer base instead of greed. McDonald's are raising their prices anyway...we ordered two drinks, two Southwest salads and fries the last time we ate there and it was 25.00 for two. We were shocked, since we never eat there and decided that next time Apple Bees's is just as comparable. There are enough in the annual profits to accommodate a few dollars going toward their workforce...and would never miss it. We are not talking a huge sum of money. An increase in minimum wage increases buying power in other areas. The extra money paid could buy a extra gallon of milk and this helps the dairy farmers for example.
http://www.statista.com/statistics/208917/revenue-of-the-mcdonalds-corporation-since-2005/
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