Jimmy John's – Low pay, tip-dependent. Customers pay me but my boss barely does. They subsidize their low wages with tips, like every other restaurant, which tanks the economy by keeping workers in ever-deepening poverty. Give me a paycheck that actually pays my rent, or i will unionize. | Comparably

Jimmy John's – Low pay, tip-dependent. Customers pay me but my boss barely does. They subsidize their low wages with tips, like every other restaurant, which tanks the economy by keeping workers in ever-deepening poverty. Give me a paycheck that actually pays my rent, or i will unionize.

Jimmy John's owns and operates a chain of restaurants that offers gourmet sandwiches. read more
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Low pay, tip-dependent. Customers pay me but my boss barely does. They subsidize their low wages with tips, like every other restaurant, which tanks the economy by keeping workers in ever-deepening poverty. Give me a paycheck that actually pays my rent, or i will unionize.

What did you like most about the interview process?

At least the manager was friendly and polite, yet not overly so as to be creepy.

Why do you feel undervalued and what would make you feel better about your compensation?

I've no union to defend my job, my rights as a worker, nor my paycheck. Nor do my coworkers. I want $15/hour.

What does the leadership team need to get better at?

Forming a union so they can give part- and full-time workers benefits, livable wages, and more. Also, we want car insurance. Not "help" with car insurance.

What do your coworkers need to improve and how could you work together better?

They need to do their entire jobs and not sit around, just waiting. If they were paid more, they'd be happier, too. It's stupidly simple, really. Jimmy John's pulls in millions of dollars a year and overspends on advertising. Stop it and pay your essential workers.

What's going wrong and how can it be improved?

As a delivery driver, we ensure that your food reaches the community. Yet we get no car insurance help, no real, tangible benefits, low pay, and low hours. You could improve this by introducing a union to the entire company, no matter the owner. Force a union and you will see happy workers.

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