Re: [Marxism] Self-service at CVS
== Rule #1: YOU MUST clip all extraneous text when replying to a message. == Most supermarkets have not totally eliminated check-out clerks, but have instituted a hybrid system as a transitional phase. Whenever I shop at one of these places, I boycott the self-check out and even urge others to do the same without making too much of a commotion. I think a boycott of self-checkout stations would be a great idea as a union organizing tactic, and would have strong support from the public. Greg Send list submissions to: Marxism@lists.econ.utah.edu Set your options at: http://lists.econ.utah.edu/mailman/options/marxism/archive%40mail-archive.com
Re: [Marxism] Self-service at CVS
== Rule #1: YOU MUST clip all extraneous text when replying to a message. == On Jan 31, 2010, at 9:41 AM, S. Artesian wrote: French supermarkets-- Champion, etc. introduced them awhile ago-- not too popular from what I observed in Paris, but then everything in Paris, including waiting in line, is viewed as an opportunity to engage in conversation and discussion K-Mart on Astor Place in Manhattan installed them about 5 years ago-- but had to have clerks available as so many customers were confused by the process-- and I think it presents a greater opportunity for pilferage-- scan the low priced article, but bag the high priced article. I can't imagine Whole Foods, anti-union or not, doing such a thing. Shane Mage shm...@pipeline.com L'après-vie, c'est une auberge espagnole. L'on n'y trouve que ce qu'on y a apporté. Bardo Thodol Send list submissions to: Marxism@lists.econ.utah.edu Set your options at: http://lists.econ.utah.edu/mailman/options/marxism/archive%40mail-archive.com
Re: [Marxism] Self-service at CVS
== Rule #1: YOU MUST clip all extraneous text when replying to a message. == On Sun, 31 Jan 2010 09:41:02 -0500 S. Artesian sartes...@earthlink.net writes: French supermarkets-- Champion, etc. introduced them awhile ago-- not too popular from what I observed in Paris, but then everything in Paris, including waiting in line, is viewed as an opportunity to engage in conversation and discussion K-Mart on Astor Place in Manhattan installed them about 5 years ago-- but had to have clerks available as so many customers were confused by the process-- and I think it presents a greater opportunity for pilferage-- scan the low priced article, but bag the high priced article. That maybe their Achilles heel. What the stores might save in reduced labor costs may be lost through increasing pilferage. Then they either will have to hire extra clerks to guard against theft or they will have to increase the sophistication of the technology, which of course will make it more expensive. Might be cheaper then just to hire cashiers. Jim F. http://independent.academia.edu/JimFarmelant Senior Assisted Living Put your loved ones in good hands with quality senior assisted living. Click now! http://thirdpartyoffers.juno.com/TGL2141/c?cp=fMi3JRdOaaGP8qQzYognMAAAJ1BRugI4sJACAWmXIev8NAFPAAYAAADNAAASUQA= Send list submissions to: Marxism@lists.econ.utah.edu Set your options at: http://lists.econ.utah.edu/mailman/options/marxism/archive%40mail-archive.com
