B & H
Feb 27, 2016 14:27:31 #
Has anyone read this? Comments?
http://www.nytimes.com/2016/02/27/nyregion/bh-electronics-store-sued-for-discrimination-of-hispanic-workers.html?smid=fb-nytmetro&smtyp=cur&_r=0
http://www.nytimes.com/2016/02/27/nyregion/bh-electronics-store-sued-for-discrimination-of-hispanic-workers.html?smid=fb-nytmetro&smtyp=cur&_r=0
Feb 27, 2016 14:40:09 #
Feb 27, 2016 14:43:43 #
We will never know the entire story. Are conditions bad, could be. Did the unions instigate something trying to get a foot in the door, maybe. Do I trust everything the NY Times says, not likely. Is our government sticking its nose in too many places, for sure, particularly when a successful business is involved.
In the end, it will all get settled.
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In the end, it will all get settled.
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Feb 27, 2016 14:53:47 #
It's been on the net a couple of times before.Not positive but I think it was actually posted here about 6 to 8 months ago.
Feb 27, 2016 14:57:31 #
cboysen
Loc: Homewood, IL
My dealings with BandH thus far have been superb and I was really saddened to read the article claiming discrimination against Hispanics. Since I am half Jewish I think most Jews have been liberals fighting for the downtrodden so it is discouraging to read of BandH's alleged actions. I recall that BandH closes for the Sabbath on Friday until sometime Saturday afternoon or evening, but I guess their prayers have little to do with their Hispanic workers.
Feb 27, 2016 14:58:39 #
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Feb 28, 2016 05:44:34 #
pismojimbo wrote:
Is true :!: :!: :!:
Feb 28, 2016 06:10:05 #
pismojimbo wrote:
In its early years, I had bad experiences with B and H. Mostly selling grey market goods as USA WARRANTY models. Haven't dealt with since.
Feb 28, 2016 06:31:45 #
pismojimbo wrote:
How many women applied??
Feb 28, 2016 07:52:50 #
We only know what we read on the Internet and the newspapers. Sensationalism sells both and unions are not always about what is best for the employee. The truth probably lies somewhere between what B&H says is true and what is reported in the news. My experiences with them have been excellent, but then again, I am dealing with professional sales people whose sole purpose is to generate sales and not the warehouse workers whose sole purpose is to meet the rigorous shipping schedules to the customer. If true, shame on B&H; if not, shame on the press and unions.
Feb 28, 2016 08:05:16 #
This isn't squat compared to the treatment WalMart has been found guilty of. Strange thing is it didn't seem to hurt them at all, which in turn speaks volumes about the people of this country.
Feb 28, 2016 09:02:34 #
Dave R. wrote:
This isn't squat compared to the treatment WalMart has been found guilty of. Strange thing is it didn't seem to hurt them at all, which in turn speaks volumes about the people of this country.
Good point and they are getting worse, and how many of use don't shop at Wal-Mart because of it? You don't see the government pushing unions down Wal-Mart's throat do you?
Until I know the whole truth I will continue to shop at B&H, they have always treated me very well.
Feb 28, 2016 09:07:43 #
cboysen wrote:
My dealings with BandH thus far have been superb and I was really saddened to read the article claiming discrimination against Hispanics. Since I am half Jewish I think most Jews have been liberals fighting for the downtrodden so it is discouraging to read of BandH's alleged actions. I recall that BandH closes for the Sabbath on Friday until sometime Saturday afternoon or evening, but I guess their prayers have little to do with their Hispanic workers.
Though you are half-Jewish, you are ignorant of Jewish matters. How do you know that "most Jews have been liberals fighting for the downtrodden"? While Jews have often been in the forefront for civil liberties, do not think that "most Jews" have been there too. Next, you do not even know when Shabbos ends. Slightly after sundown on Saturday. And you do not know that B&H closes for all Jewish holidays. They make this abundantly clear on the website and do what they can to reduce any inconvenience to shoppers. Finally, your guess that "their prayers have little to do with their Hispanic workers" is blatantly anti-Semitic. You should be embarrassed and apologize for your ignorance.
I do not know who is right in this dispute but I do know that in the 40 years or so of doing business with them, they have always been ethical and exemplary. And I applaud them for their being so open about being Jewish.
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