[Winona Online Democracy] Dwayne,
A Big K Super Store with "Groceries on the east end", a Wendy's, Best Buy, Office Depot, Office Max, Sam's Club, Ciatti's Italian Restaurant, Cone Island Hot Dogs, Big & Tall Clothing, Fazoli's, Drive thru English Fish & Chips. I could care less about "Wal-Mart" I just want more selection and competition and lots of parking. Others have had the opportunity but have failed to make the investment except for those who are there now. Have you ever managed a retail store? Part time is necessary to serve customers at the peak times when they shop. Many people they would rather work part time since if affords them the free time they desire for their families, recreation, retirement or school. Many do so by choice not necessity. We have found the for small business it is easier to recruit part time quality people with better job specific skills than full time because they like part time or having flexible work hours. It also enables small business to have two quality specialized people with diverse skills verses a single generalist. Paul Double -----Original Message----- From: [EMAIL PROTECTED] [mailto:[EMAIL PROTECTED] On Behalf Of Dwayne Voegeli Sent: Friday, July 11, 2003 7:27 AM Hello Paul, That's just it. 28 hours a week is NOT full time work but in the Wal Mart world it is. That way they can boast that 70% of their employees are "full time." If I can show you that Wal Mart considers 28 hours to be full time work, might that change your opinion on the merits of Wal Mart? Of if I can show you that Wal Mart would lead to a net loss of jobs in the area, would that sway your opinion? Are there any circumstances under which you would be opposed to Wal Mart coming to town? Dwayne Voegeli ====================== >From: "Paul Double" <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> >To: "On Line Democracy" <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> >Subject: FW: [Winona] Walmart > >[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 > ------------ Dwayne Voegeli Winona County Commissioner, District #2 (507) 453-9012 [EMAIL PROTECTED] 870 44th Ave. Winona, MN 55987 ------------ _______________________________________________ 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. 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