nbcrusader
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Who said the market wages are not fair and decent? Union wages (the measuring stick) are usually well above market wages (what the rest of employee earn). Why limit the recovery levels with premium level wages?
FizzingWhizzbees said:I'd say the federal government should be willing to invest enough money in this area to pay a fair wage to those involved in this work. Paying lower wages is intended to save the government money -- Bush's executive order explicitly acknowledges that the fact they are required to pay a living wage increase the cost to the government:
I think the government should prove itself willing to invest the necessary funds in the relief effort, including the necessary funds to pay workers a decent wage. If that means people don't get a tax refund this year or the wealthy don't get a tax cut then so be it -- I think helping people in the areas affected by the hurricane (and paying people a decent wage will help them rebuild their lives) should be prioritised above tax cuts or refunds.
Who said the market wages are not fair and decent? Union wages (the measuring stick) are usually well above market wages (what the rest of employee earn). Why limit the recovery levels with premium level wages?