I have never, and will never use the self-checkout registers that the big-box stores and many supermarkets. My local LOWES and HOME DEPOT often open only ONE manned register, trying to force us into compliance. I don’t think I am alone in this, as I often see a long line at the human-run register.
The first U.S. automat was in Philadelphia, June 12, 1902, New York came on board in 1912. Hmm, what’s old is new again? The first over the counter fast food places were to add “humanity” and “personal service”, hmmm.
You cannot legislate productivity. This is why it’s almost impossible to get someone to pump your gas (unless you pay more). These jobs were never meant to be Careers. The whole argument is a diversion concerning the lack of decent, middle-class jobs in the country.
The Japanese have already this, so what’s the problem? Oh, I get it. Employers are supposed to hire people and pay them $20 per hour for “flipppin” burgers. Yeah, right. Typical union bull.
moosemin about 10 years ago
I have never, and will never use the self-checkout registers that the big-box stores and many supermarkets. My local LOWES and HOME DEPOT often open only ONE manned register, trying to force us into compliance. I don’t think I am alone in this, as I often see a long line at the human-run register.
Dtroutma about 10 years ago
The first U.S. automat was in Philadelphia, June 12, 1902, New York came on board in 1912. Hmm, what’s old is new again? The first over the counter fast food places were to add “humanity” and “personal service”, hmmm.
Brian G Premium Member about 10 years ago
And what happens when the customers get the same speech? Money in cash drawers comes from money in paychecks.
Subversive about 10 years ago
I would bet that the servicing on the food delivery unit would well outweigh the health requirements for the human food delivery unit.
markjoseph125 about 10 years ago
Actually, the company can afford to pay a decent wage. It’s just that they don’t want to, and in corporate America workers are just pond scum.
patiodragon about 10 years ago
You cannot legislate productivity. This is why it’s almost impossible to get someone to pump your gas (unless you pay more). These jobs were never meant to be Careers. The whole argument is a diversion concerning the lack of decent, middle-class jobs in the country.
William Bednar Premium Member about 10 years ago
The Japanese have already this, so what’s the problem? Oh, I get it. Employers are supposed to hire people and pay them $20 per hour for “flipppin” burgers. Yeah, right. Typical union bull.