Boycott McD's who threatens employees with lower wages if they vote Dem

[Generic Other]

The owner of a franchise in Canton, Ohio enclosed a handbill in employees' paychecks that threatened lower wages and benefits if Republicans don't win on Tuesday.

"As the election season is here we wanted you to know which candidates will help our business grow in the future," reads the letter. "As you know, the better our business does it enables us to invest in our people and our restaurants. If the right people are elected we will be able to continue with raises and benefits at or above our present levels. If others are elected, we will not. As always, who you vote for is completely your personal decision and many factors go into your decision."

The note ends with a list of candidates McDonald's believes "will help our business move forward." It names Republicans John Kasich for governor, Rob Portman for Senate, and Jim Renacci for Congress. With the letter was a biography of Renacci.

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On Friday, franchise owner Paul Siegfried apologized in a written statement, saying the communication was "an error of judgment on my part." "Please know it was never my intention to offend anyone," he added. "For those that I have offended, I sincerely apologize."

http://kydem.blogspot.com/2010/10/mcdonalds-franchise-threatens-employees.html

Well, if you are still eating there, you should BOYCOTT. There must be planty of other artery clogging, fat laden, unhealthy fast food alternatives. Or just try a salad!!

[Angry Dragon]

1. Charge him with federal voting rights violations

[Generic Other]

4. Seems like he's guilty doesn't it?

It is just so evil of them!

[Taverner]

11. Yep - that is a jailable offense

Seriously

[kestrel91316]

2. Don't just boycott the place - picket it.

[nadinbrzezinski]

3. Oh this is an easy as pie one to join

For real health reasons cannot eat at Mickey d's

[blue sky at night]

5. funny how sorry people are who get caught breaking the law...

the past tense is the key here, he got caught: that's why he is sorry, he couldn't care less about offending anyone or he would not have done it in the first place.

This guy needs an attorney because he better be getting served.

BRAVO to the employee who came forward here, he or she is a real American.

[liberalmuse]

6. It was a franchise, but...

I was craving fries for some reason yesterday and almost made a rare visit to McD's. Then I remembered this disgusting story. From here on out, I will continue to visit to McD's as I always have - through the side door to use their restroom.

[louis-t]

7. "I apologize if anyone was offended"

Repug fake apology 101. It means "I'm sorry someone noticed my transgression, and even though what I did might be illegal, please don't stop patronizing my shitty restaurant."

[Matariki]

19. He's sorry one of his employees leaked the story.

And I'll bet he's scrambling to figure out who it was.

[SoCalNative]

8. McDonald's corp

should revoke his franchisee license.

Let the right-wing fundies who run Chik-Fil-A give him one instead.

[Bitwit1234]

9. Just remember they are franchise and ALL McDonald's

do not agree with that provision. The McDonald's in our area is owned by a person who is definitely Democratic.

[NYC_SKP]

10. Hell, I boycott all fast food chains. I vote with my mouth and my wallet.

And sometimes with those paper-card things with names and boxes.

:P

Support better food and local independent businesses!

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[Generic Other]

12. A toothless boycott since most of us avoid eating there I know

Still. I want to be outraged!!

:rant:

[NYC_SKP]

21. How about we shame those who chose to patronize clown food?

I do that with SUV buyers and, with a few exceptions because they can't take it, Walmart Shoppers.

:hide:

:hi:

[Scuba]

13. Does that mean I can't stop at McUrinals?

[dgibby]

14. How many already under employeed,struggling people would a boycott put out of work?

n/t

[billlll]

18. 1.BOYCOTT ..then other restrauants wd get the current McD customers

Thus the current workers would get jobs at busier other rest's.

2. If no boycott, a green light for threatening workers... So then GOP elected and keep sending jobs to India.

[we can do it]

15. I Woudn't Eat That Shit If You Paid Me Anyway

but hey one more reason

[Odin2005]

16. K&R! Isn't that shit ILLEGAL?

[mitchum]

17. That asshole needs to be sharing a cell with The Hamburglar

[briteleaf]

20. McDonalds

Boycot them because they are selling death to millions of americans every day. If you're apprehended selling street drugs that kill users, you go to jail. If you sell food that kills users, you make billions of dollars and open franchises all over the planet.

[hayu_lol]

22. Kestral(post#2)has the right idea...

boycott...sure...but PICKETLINES are the answer. Signs and marchers on the sidewalks in front of the store.

Make sure you have the right store however.

[Obamanaut]

23. And remember, if anyone here ever needs to use the services of

Ronald McDonald house, you are honor bound to go to a nearby motel instead.

[MoonRiver]

24. As a vegetarian and animal rights advocate,

I've been boycotting them for 16 years now.

[Initech]

25. Oh man nothing irritates me more than businesses who preach to their customers/employees

Like last night I saw a roofing company - in my town (this is Southern California) - that had giant bible verses on it and a huge banner that read "need a job? Fire Pelosi and Reid!". Look - if I'm buying your product or working for you, don't fucking preach to me, ok??

[Taverner]

26. Not ALL McD's are doing this, mind you

If I read the article correctly, it was only one and I think he may be penalized for this