A cross-country organization is demanding a standoff against
the Goodwill Company for paying those with physical/mental challenges less than
standard amounts. Representatives from
the National Federation for the Blind allegedly paid workers with sight impairments
$1.44 an hr. This documentation was
discovered after it was detailed that the non-profit agency was known for
re-shelving household items.
“We are calling upon
all Americans to refuse to do business with Goodwill Industries, to refuse to
make donations to the subminimum wage exploiter and to refuse to shop in its
retail stores until it exercises true leadership and sound moral judgment by fairly
compensating its workers with disabilities,” said Marc Maurer, president of the
National Federation of the Blind.
Current Goodwill policies are considered by activists to be
definitely prejudicial. Under present
law, companies are required to pay people with physical/mental challenges $7.25
an hr. This organization also states the
companies requirements exceed time limits.
Goodwill representatives state that they pay 64 of their 165
employees with serious physical/mental challenges below standard earnings. However, they also state those employees receive
$7.47 an hr.
You are not aware that all Goodwill's are not affiliated. Each state may have a separate corporate office and also a different "Mission Statement". It has become so generic like a name you can lease.
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