Rich Sehnert, Jewel Stores,
Oak Forest, IL
I began my career with Jewel in 1972 working part-time as a bagger. I couldn't get a full-time position at the time, so I found a second job to supplement my income.
I began driving a truck for a non-union medical supply company. They offered very low wages, no benefits, and long hours. When the company began to have financial trouble, I decided to leave.
I then started to drive a school bus. This company was also non-union. It was a tough job with low pay. The drivers were considered part-time and had topay large monthly premiums for health insurance. Some employees with few hours ended up owing the company money! If an employee received a write-up they had to take it. The final word was from management; there was no grievance procedure. In order to receive holiday pay, we had to work both the day efore and the day after, sometimes difficult on a school schedule. It could really hurt financially.
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