from what i have read it looks like there were some real low ladder, entry level, part time, temp works that were getting significantly less than $15/hr with none of the bonus or shares. they are happy.

the people that were on the next step up are the ones losing. those are the ones that got a minimal bump to $15 or slightly above $15 but lost the bonuses and shares. anyone above them, not sure what the deal is.

i would be all for people earning less than me getting an increase as long as it doesnt negatively affect my pay. even if that means i dont get any additional raise than what i would regularly get. i wouldnt be looking to get bumped up in some proportional manner. eventually my pay would go up...or my job would be eliminated.