In Detroit, Two Wage Levels Are the New Way of Work - NYTimes.com
With the economy slumping and job creation once again a pressing issue in the White House and Congress, the advent of a two-tier wage system in Detroit is spiking employment for one of the country’s most important manufacturing industries.
The new jobs, which are seen as long term, are being watched closely by economists, executives in other industries and Washington policy makers eager to increase employment in manufacturing and other areas. For many, the opportunity for steady employment is welcome, even at a lower wage and with no certainty when it might increase.
[…] Last year, Chrysler was flooded with inquiries about the jobs here. It froze the list after receiving 10,000 applications.
A two-tier society? A gerontocracy, where the old get full pay and the young get half?
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