The Working Poor in America

Can you imagine having a job but still being broke?

Having a job but still being hungry?

Having a job but still being evicted?

Having a job but still not able to save?

Having a job but waking up everyday not knowing if you still have a job?

These are situations I've encountered from conversing with everyday hard working people. Its a harsh reality that no one should have to endure.

At my current place of employment, I meet people who ask me for food due to not having any money to buy a lunch. I meet working people who ask if I have anything extra in my fridge that I don't want, so they can feed their kids that night. 

I met a young lady who was due to give birth in two weeks, and didn't have anything for her new baby coming -- not one thing because she couldn't afford it. I meet people who live in motels, because they can't afford an apartment or furnishings.

These stories break my heart, and pisses me off at the same time. When there are drastic situations such as these, that's when the employer should take a stand and do something. 

There should be food drives at places of employment for those in need. How degrading is it to come to work everyday for eight hours, and not be able to feed yourself?! How does an employer expect anybody to work on an empty stomach?

I plan to either start a union or write a very detailed letter to the president of the company about this matter, just in case the CEO is out of touch with what many of his workers are currently going through. 

It's time to shine some light on the dark areas of certain establishments.

The Things That Make You Go Hmmmm...

2010 LA 

Update: This facility I previously spoke of has been shut down, due to a class action law suit. As I said before, the light will eventually shine in the dark areas.