[Winona Online Democracy]
Dwayne I would take exception to your statements Since when was 28 hours per week considered full time employment? Most government rules and employment practices consider that to be part time. $15,000/52/28 is $21,428 on a full time 40 hour norm or $10.30/hour to put things into perspective. I also think you would find very few government or private sector jobs which offer any benefits, to 28 hour part time employees. If they do they are prorated to a 40 hour week and require most if not all the premium to be paid for by the part time employee. Most medical insurance also only covers basic medical and prescription drugs exempting dental, vision and many other normal healthcare expenses. Also the employee out of pocket costs for co-pays and deductibles, when insurance is offered, would make it unaffordable for most 28 hour part time employees. People don't need health insurance. They need affordable health care and until we change the mind set that insurance companies are only in business to make a profit period; affordable health care will take longer to achieve. Health insurance is a Trojan horse not a solution! Paul Double From: [EMAIL PROTECTED] [mailto:[EMAIL PROTECTED] On Behalf Of Dwayne Voegeli Sent: Friday, July 11, 2003 6:52 AM Hello Winona Online Democracy, I can't believe that people are so naive about the so called benefits of Wal Mart. 2. Lousy jobs: The average pay for Wal Mart was $15,000 in 2001. The average full time employee works 28 hours a week. Only 38% of Wal Mart employees have any semblance of health insurance, let alone other benefits. Is that the direction we want to take Winona families? Wal Mart is exactly what we do NOT need. More lousy, low paying, no health insurance jobs. Dwayne Voegeli _______________________________________________ This message was posted to Winona Online Democracy All messages must be signed by the senders actual name. No commercial solicitations are allowed on this list. To manage your subscription or view the message archives, please visit http://mapnp.mnforum.org/mailman/listinfo/winona Any problems or suggestions can be directed to mailto:[EMAIL PROTECTED] If you want help on how to contact elected officials, go to the Contact page at http://www.winonaonlinedemocracy.org
