Pullman Cuts Wages While Maintaining Rent

His one giant church was too expensive for most congregations to afford his its rent. He cut wages by an average of 28% across the board, which means employees all start to fall behind on their rent. Pullman applied his usual belief that the public would pay more for a higher quality. His library charged a membership fee to foster his notion of personal responsibility. Workers avoided the hotel bar and the ever watchful eye of off duty supervisors limiting their public crowds.