[lbo-talk] Save the Doodle!

[Joseph Catron]

On Feb 3, 2008 10:51 AM, Mr. WD <mister.wd at gmail.com> wrote:
> On Feb 2, 2008 6:11 PM, Jesse Lemisch <utopia1 at attglobal.net> wrote:
>
> > What's your solution to the chainification of the neighborhoods?
>
> I would _love_ to be mistaken on this, but IIRC isn't it the case that
> -- on the whole -- service sector chains compensate their employees
> better than independent service sector enterprises?

Absolutely.  I'm happy to shop at Costco, Duane Reade, Pathmark, and
every other unionized megachain I can find.  Not only are their labor
standards much higher than the corner sweatshops, but they typically
offer a broader selection of superior products at lower prices to
boot.