Little Caesars - Democrat Owned, $5 Pizzas, Full & PT Worker Health Insurance

[TheBlackAdder]

Little Caesars offers health insurance for their full and part-time workers while still offering $5 deals!

http://www.job-applications.com/little-caesars-benefits/

[marmar]

1. Umm, the Illitches are Democrats.

nt

[MrScorpio]

5. Damn Skippy nt

[TheBlackAdder]

7. Multiple memes and websites said they were Republicans.

http://www.quickmeme.com/meme/3rqtaw/

But, after 5 seconds of research (which I should have done), they donated to Obama.

[marmar]

14. It's not too late to change your subject line.

nt

[TheBlackAdder]

18. Done, thanks

Still a newbie.

[valerief]

13. He looks Republican here.

http://www.opensecrets.org/usearch/index.php?q=Michael+Ilitch&searchButt_clean.x=33&searchButt_clean.y=24&cx=010677907462955562473%3Anlldkv0jvam&cof=FORID%3A11

[progressoid]

31. Looks like he give to both...

But most the the Repubs.

[barnabas63]

2. Papa John's can't figure it out...

they should go out of business since they can't compete.

[jody]

4. Any business that can't compete should go out of business, e.g. General Motors. nt

[barnabas63]

9. apples and oranges

GM's failure was caused by gambling bankers. Papa John is sealing his own fate by pissing off consumers.

[jmowreader]

16. Is that the pissing them off by bitching about 13 cents more for a pizza...

or the pissing them off by making pizzas that are inferior to frozen that is sealing his fate?

[jody]

20. If a business can't compete for whatever reason it should close. Would you have it any other way? nt

[TheBlackAdder]

30. Just think, Bain got millions in government aid in their first decade.

Most businesses get government funding or assistance, tax credits, contracts, etc. to help the company expand or to survive during times of blight. Then, these new companies strong-arm the states, playing one off for another, to pay virtually no state or local taxes.

[KansDem]

76. In some cases, the companies can keep the state tax paid by their employees

"Taxed by the Boss"

From April, 2012--

Across the United States more than 2,700 companies are collecting state income taxes from hundreds of thousands of workers – and are keeping the money with the states’ approval, says an eye-opening report published on Thursday.

The report from Good Jobs First, a nonprofit taxpayer watchdog organization funded by Ford, Surdna and other major foundations, identifies 16 states that let companies divert some or all of the state income taxes deducted from workers’ paychecks. None of the states requires notifying the workers, whose withholdings are treated as taxes they paid.

General Electric, Goldman Sachs, Procter & Gamble, Chrysler, Ford, General Motors and AMC Theatres enjoy deals to keep state taxes deducted from their workers’ paychecks, the report shows. Foreign companies also enjoy such arrangements, including Electrolux, Nissan, Toyota and a host of Canadian, Japanese and European banks, Good Jobs First says.

Why do state governments do this? Public records show that large companies often pay little or no state income tax in states where they have large operations, as this column has documented. Some companies get discounts on property, sales and other taxes. So how to provide even more subsidies without writing a check? Simple. Let corporations keep the state income taxes deducted from their workers’ paychecks for up to 25 years.

It was not always this way. Letting companies keep their workers’ state taxes apparently began in Kentucky two decades ago as a way to retain jobs.

http://blogs.reuters.com/david-cay-johnston/2012/04/12/taxed-by-the-boss/

[still_one]

21. GM involved millions of workers, and would have done much more harm to not help them out. Same with

The banks and financial implosion. It is a question of not cutting your nose off to spite your face

However, it can be legitimately argued that the people who put a company into that position should not be left in charge

[jody]

29. Agree on one point, people who mismanaged a business into bankruptcy should not be left in charge

and I would add not make obscene profits from their mismanagement.

If I as a farmer mismanage my farm into bankruptcy then I lose everything and some better farmer can buy my land and turn it into a profitable enterprise.

IMO that also holds true for multinational corporations.

If GM fails, then let Hyundai, Honda, Mercedes or some other corporate office take over.

We could make all the successful management staff US citizens in five years if they can turn GM around.

That's immigration reform anyone should be able to support.

[still_one]

32. I stand by my disagreement regarding GM, and the banks. The harm would be worse than the cure.

I also have a problem with having other countries producing our food.

In Gilroy California, they shipped the farming to China because it could be done cheaper. Food, as energy are a national security issue in my view

[jody]

33. I’m not sure we disagree. Govt. can’t exist without taxes and taxes can’t exist without profits on

products and services.

There are two challenges for a free society, first operate businesses for profits, and second spend profits wisely.

The second goal has two parts, invest some part of today’s profits to make businesses profitable in the future and consume the remainder of today’s profits in some fair manner.

IMO government and businesses don’t always make wise decisions.

[mcranor]

82. What?!? The First Challenge for a Free Society...

.....is to operate businesses for profit?!? Seriously? You think that's what it's all about? You have a HUGELY different idea of what society is for than I do. How did you come to that conclusion? (if you don't mind my asking.)

mc

[jody]

83. Have a blissful evening and goodbye. nt

[socialist_n_TN]

86. Sorry, but I've got to agree with him/her. A business's profits........

are NOT a function of government. Now, loans and grants to workers to own the means of production, that's closer to government responsibility than profits for businesses is.

[jody]

90. Apparently you disagree with Obama who ran on a platform of using government to recover our economy

and reduce unemployment in the private sector.

Whether government can do a better job in meeting those goals than free market forces remains to be shown.

[socialist_n_TN]

91. I disagree with Obama on a LOT of things

nm

[jody]

92. LOL have a peaceful evening. nt

[TheBlackAdder]

28. TJ was a great writer and orator, but a mediocre president. n/t

[DainBramaged]

51. Quite a few thousands of us at the UAW think you have no idea what you are talking about, other than

spewing a right wing talking point.


Here's a very simple answer you could have found if you had just realized Google is your friend:

GM declared bankruptcy when they couldn't get loans from the big new york banks. The government lent them money until they could restructure themselves. The big banks who held gm bonds wouldn't agree to refinancing so GM had to file.

The situation now is pretty good. They have refinanced their loans, got rid of Hummer and Saab, closed Pontiac and Saturn. They should emerge from bankruptcy this summer. Many feared that people wouldn't buy cars while gm was in bankruptcy but that hasn't been the case.


http://answers.yahoo.com/question/index?qid=20100221101402AAsmSLf


And furthermore, two of the LOUDEST voices against the GM loans were Bob Corker and Richard Shelby whose states had huge foreign transplant factories that would have benefited from GM not being "bailed out". In the end, they should have been charged with treason.


Have a nice uninformed life.


By the way, when it comes to GM, you should maybe be talking about something you really know about. It's obvious you know nothing about GM.

[Moses2SandyKoufax]

56. Spewing right wing talking points on numerous, (uh okay, EVERY issue)

seems to be the only thing this particular person ever does.

[jody]

60. Have a blissful evening. nt

[emsimon33]

89. Accurate and well stated with facts rather than spewing from the gut.

[JeffHead]

8. True That.

I think Porta John's looking for Chick Fil A bounce in revenues. He should STFU if he knows what's good for his crappy pizza business.

[ellie]

3. Mike Ilitch

owns Little Caesars. He also owns the Detroit Tigers and the Detroit Red Wings. He rocks!

[MrScorpio]

12. He also has the Key to the City of Detroit nt

[JB126]

6. Love their pizzas

and now I love them even more!

[LTR]

10. The Illitches donate heavily to Dems

Including Obama. They also donate occasionally to certain Republicans.

So not all pizza chain CEOs are right-wing douchebags.

http://www.newsmeat.com/fec/bystate_detail.php?st=MI&last=Ilitch&city=&zip=&xst=&next=0

[Maplegrass]

11. I was wondering where you get pizza these days.

Dominos and Papa Johns are both regressive, as we know.

I like Little Caesar's anyway - it's good, and ready instantly for $5.

[progressivebydesign]

47. If you have a Round Table Pizza nearby, they are employee-owned. nt

[nightscanner59]

58. Yes I'll take Round Table Pizza over Papa John's any day of the week.

Anyone know of their political leanings or LGBT friendly status? I checked HRC website but it's not listed.
PJ's pizza dough tastes like cardboard. Round Table's yummy. The Last Honest Pizza.

[KamaAina]

85. Alas, they're only found in the West

especially California.

[SpartanDem]

15. They're Dems, their daughter hosted a big money fundaraiser

1 Million Pizza Party Obama Fundraiser Planned By Metro Detroit's Denise Ilitch

http://www.huffingtonpost.com/2012/04/11/obama-fundraiser-pizza-party-denise-illitch_n_1417660.html

[Cha]

42. THis is Great News, SpartanDem! People yesterday were wondering about

a Blue Pizza Place..on one of the papa john threads.

Have to go see if I can find it..

[kelliekat44]

17. OK going to find a Little Caesars to order from for my kids birthday. I have to do some searching..

I hope the pizzas are good...but it really doesn't matter. We don't eat pizza everyday!
Maybe we can start a nation-wide movement to buy from Little Caesars?

[socialist_n_TN]

88. They're actually pretty good for a commercial pizza place.......

They recently added in a thin crust option which made me even more of a fan. No delivery though. You've got to go pick it up.

[AlGoreRhythms]

19. I prefer Little Caesars

over Papa John's anyway.

[trailmonkee]

22. at the link it also shows papa johns having benefits, did you see that, am I reading this wrong?

[niyad]

25. I saw that as well.

[niyad]

23. welcome to DU--I just got the whole blackadder series from the library today to enjoy again.

thanks for the information on little caesar's. don't have one near me, but good to know when I go out --and will certainly pass the word to others.

[TheBlackAdder]

26. The kid's cat is named Baldrick!

Thanks.

The Black Adder is perhaps the best comedy series out there.

For folks who don't know, it's main character is played by Rowan Atkinson.

[stlsaxman]

68. ... with a series ending on par w "Newhart". (tho on a depressing note)

still, an equal in brilliance.

- "Welcome to DU!!"

[riderinthestorm]

24. I've never had either pizza chain (I order from a local place) but a K&R for Little Ceasars

Great OP. Thanks for this and welcome to DU!

[JI7]

27. too bad the food isn't that good but no worse than papa johns and other chaisn

and at least they are cheap.

[Live and Learn]

48. Agreed. We usually get Costco but think I will throw in some of these once in a while now. nt

[txdemsftw]

73. I love Costco's pizza..

and it's cheap too!

[boxman]

34. Wish there was one near me

[DLine]

35. I don't like their pizza.... But their Crazy Bread is delicious. nt

[The Wielding Truth]

37. I like their pizza.

[Cha]

36. Who Knew!? I use to see Little Caesars in mall's along McDonald's ..

never thinking they would be a Blue Co!

Thanks TheBlackAdder.. oh, and, Welcome to DU

[TheBlackAdder]

44. Thanks, Cha!

[Liberalynn]

38. I love Little Caesars

They used to be in my town but closed. I miss them.

[WooWooWoo]

39. if we're just talking how all of these chain pizza places stack up, taste-wise...

to me it's

1. Dominos
2. Little Ceasars
3. Pizza Hut
4. Pappa Johns.

[Flatulo]

57. Papa Gino's makes a pretty good pie. Thin, chewy crust, nice blend of cheeses. nt

[dionysus]

78. love the Gino's! i wish they had them in NY

[AlexSatan]

71. I'd go

1 Pizza Hut
2 Papa Murphy's
3 Little Ceasar's (if piping hot!)
4 Papa Johns
5 Dominos

[fadedrose]

40. How damned wonderful!!

We pick up pizza there frequently when we're doing stuff that keeps me from cooking.

[Cha]

46. Lol..

[HankyDub]

41. I dont eat pizza because my GF doesnt want me to

But little caesars all day!

[a la izquierda]

67. My husband would divorce me if I banned pizza.

[WillyT]

43. Pizza, Pizza... K & R !!!

[Left Coast2020]

45. Ralys grocery stores are trying to ax HC, 40 hour week and premium pay

Talked to striker today walking to starbucks. Guy said owner is zillion-aire.

[on point]

49. 1 phone number (Papa John's) erased. 1 added (Little Ceasers)

[UnrepentantLiberal]

50. I thought that couldn't be done...

[sarcasmo]

52. Pizza! Pizza!

Go Tigers.

[CakeGrrl]

53. Good for them!

And they opened one up just down the hill from me. Papa John's who? Between Little Caesar's, Round Table (expensive but very good), and another great local chain whose owner we know personally, never mind the occasional restaurant pizza choices, there's no need to patronize Schlatter.

[Fire Walk With Me]

54. Just ate one! NOM

[johnlucas]

55. I always get a Little Caesar's when I go for take out pizza in my town

This info makes me want to support them more.

John Lucas

[hockeynut57]

59. ok, i'm trying to be calm here...

i know this isn't important to most people...he owns the effin' red wings. probably one of the classist best run franchises in all of sports. and i hate the red wings.

[HuskyOffset]

61. If you're in Wisconsin, check out Glass Nickel

I'm in Madison and about four blocks from a Glass Nickel Pizza Company location, and let me tell you, very tasty food. Not just pizza, either.

Not sure what their political affiliation is, but you might get a hint from their efforts to be Green

[MessiahRp]

65. Classic Slice in Bay View is the best pizza ever.

And WAY more bang for your buck.

[jillan]

62. Their pizzas are pretty good for a fast food pizza... and I LOVE that I can run in and it's waiting.

Good to know that I can feel good about going there.

[cherokeeprogressive]

63. Too bad their pizzas taste like 5$ pizzas.

We used to have Little Caesars delivered when we had drunkfests and needed a grip o' pizzas for what little money we had left.

I don't think anyone even noticed how they tasted.

[bluestate10]

64. I will have to try them when I travel. At home, I go local, two shops with good progressive owners.

[ProudToBeBlueInRhody]

66. Too bad Little Caesars pizza sucks

Sorry, just because they donate to Democrats doesn't change the fact that they are the worst of the chain pizza places.

[whistler162]

69. Almost perfect.....

now if they had a descent pizza it would be perfect.

Buy local.

[GreenEyedLefty]

70. They are Republicans.

Someone close to me works in their corporate HQ and Mike/Marian are absolutely, positively in the R column.

Edited to add: Denise Ilitch, daughter of Mike and Marian, is a strong Democrat. She held a fundraiser for Obama here, and it was dubbed the "pizza party for the president."

[ProSense]

72. It doesn't matter how the pizza tastes or

who owns the company. The point is that the company offers health care to their full and part-time workers.

It can be done. Anyone who says otherwise is a greedy lying hack. Given the incentives built into the law for small businesses, it would seem that good companies that value workers would do everything to provide health care benefits.

[a kennedy]

74. Thank you.....

will be making sure all pizza ordered in this home is from Little Caesars....

[Kingofalldems]

75. I will get one today.

Pizza Pizza

[Aerows]

77. I used to LOVE Little Caesars

french bread crust square pizzas. Sadly, I don't have access to one where I live

[Odin2005]

79. Pizza Pizza!!!

[HockeyMom]

80. I worked part-time (25 hours) at a supermarket about 15 years ago and got benefits

Why? UNION shop. Big Supermarket chain in I believe 4 states in the NE, corporate offices in New York. I don't remember the exact name. It was something like United Grocery Workers of America. Yes, they are STILL Union today. They have a sign in their windows saying that are a Union Shop.

[workinclasszero]

81. I have a Little Caesars a couple of miles from here

Also 3 or four papa johns. Little Caesars gonna be getting all my pizza business from now on! God bless the owners for giving a damn about their employees!

[Walk away]

84. I go to Hoboken for my slice. This chain stuff is not so good! nt

[Honeycombe8]

87. Pizza Pizza! I'm going to Little Caesars this weekend! nt

[AgainsttheCrown]

93. Hate to resurrect a month old thread....

But last night I drug my ass out of a warm bed to go get Little Caesar's because they don't deliver. I had a looooong conversation with the manager about a range of political issues. Finally I mentioned why I got of bed for one of their pizzas when Papa John's (my one time employer) tastes better (for a chain) and delivers. I told her that John Rattner's statements really pissed me off because 10 years ago I was kept as a sub 40 hour employee to prevent me from getting benefits and now he's lowering the bar to 30 prevent the company from paying for their employees' healthcare.

She floored me when she said that it's happening with Little Caesar's as well, AND that her hours are being cut to 25 despite the fact that she has insurance through her husbands job (good thing since she's pregnant). She said that the company has regional franchisees like most chains and only provides benefits to the GM and Asst-GM.

Needless to say I was pissed last night and am still pissed. One because I got out of bed, and two because I wanted to believe that there was a chain restaurant that wasn't treating their employees like shit.

I've believed that corporations were amoral for sometime, but this shows intent.

Fuck Little Caesar's...and their delicious crazy bread!