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S.F., Oakland at forefront of U.S. minimum wage movement
- byoung2 12y agoThe article didn't address the likelihood that some minimum wage jobs will be automated as the salary creeps up. Fast food cashiers, for example, may be economical at $10/hour, but at $15, businesses might explore replacing them with ordering kiosks or apps. If the human connection is important, some fast food restaurants are already experimenting with remote call centers to staff drive through lanes [1]. 1. http://money.cnn.com/2006/04/11/technology/mcdonalds/ http://money.cnn.com/2006/04/11/technology/mcdonalds/
- MrZongle2 12y agoExcellent point. The byproduct of this "movement" is that SF and Oakland will lead the nation in automated burger machine implementation and Big Mac prices. Just give it a couple of years.