The same thing is happening in Eastern Oregon. Our starting wage is $16.50/hr with another dollar available for completing a simple math and reading test. It is packaging work. No machine operations, just put the bags in a box and stack the box on a pallet.
We had eight new applicants come in Wed. When they were informed that they were subject to a pee test, four of them went home. Based on past experience, there is 50/50 chance that one of those four might stick around for a year and step into benifits, which are as good as any in the Treasure Valley. And far better than most.
