Why do we as Americans tolerate such treatment from employers?

[Kenneth-Kaunda]

Originally Posted by desertdetroiter

Some of these posters are absolutely orgasmic at the idea that these flight attendants are getting shafted.

actually, I'd quite like to shaft some flight attendants myself, especially the AirAsia hotties!

first class ticket needed for that though, lol

[Kenneth-Kaunda]

Originally Posted by LAWS

Yes. The eastern bloc immigrants in the UK work like donkeys. Meanwhile our own lot will not work.

that would make a good debate.

The bizarre benefits system in UK is partly to blame here IMO, ie: benefit pays same or more than min wage job - what can be done?

so no wonder many people skive

[chielgirl]

Originally Posted by Ringo1

It's been steadily heading in this direction for the past 15 years.

Nope, more like 30+, since the Raygunz administration.