[Winona Online Democracy] Terri,
Since when did it become the responsibility of employers to provide affordable "insurance" and what knowledgeable information can you provide that would indicate that Wal-Mart would offer jobs for less money than the other retail stores in Winona and be able to hire people. I have found that most people, given the choice, would rather have the money we would pay out for insurance in their paycheck as they know they can get more bang for their buck. They know insurance companies are not in business to pay out more in claims than they receive in premiums. It seems to me you are wanting them do just the opposite, raise wages, thus driving up the labor cost for existing local retail businesses as Wal-Mart sets the example. With Wal-Mart setting hirer wages it would force the smaller retail businesses out of business because they can not afford to retain employees, meet a higher payroll cost and provide "affordable insurance", whatever that means. Paul Double From: [EMAIL PROTECTED] [mailto:[EMAIL PROTECTED] On Behalf Of terri hyle Sent: Tuesday, August 12, 2003 3:50 PM "Wal-Mart will foist its responsibility towards its employees onto the city, county and state by not providing affordable insurance coverage and by paying such low wages that its employees will be forced to turn to community foodshelves and other publicly funded services." _______________________________________________ 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
