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Work Reform

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A place to discuss positive changes that can make work more equitable, and to vent about current practices. We are NOT against work; we just want the fruits of our labor to be recognized better.

Our Philosophies:

All workers must be paid a living wage for their labor.
Income inequality is the main cause of lower living standards.
Workers must join together and fight back for what is rightfully theirs.
We must not be divided and conquered. Workers gain the most when they focus on unifying issues.

Our Goals

Higher wages for underpaid workers.
Better worker representation, including but not limited to unions.
Better and fewer working hours.
Stimulating a massive wave of worker organizing in the United States and beyond.
Organizing and supporting political causes and campaigns that put workers first.

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The Billionaire-Fueled Lobbying Group Behind the State Bills to Ban Basic Income Experiments in the U.S. (www.scottsantens.com)

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[–] Sanctus@lemmy.world 77 points 2 years ago (4 children)

One thing I can say, if I had UBI, I'd try to start my own business.

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[–] Cyclist@lemmy.world 70 points 2 years ago (1 child)

Yeah that might cut into the billionaires profits, so no UBI for you. Here's a UTI instead.

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[–] RamblingPanda@lemmynsfw.com 6 points 2 years ago

That's not a bad deal. Without healthcare or a steady income that's something that'll last a while.

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[–] jonne@infosec.pub 42 points 2 years ago (1 child)

I think the main reason is that if you had an UBI, you'd be way more eager to join a union, strike, or quit a shitty job. They know their fortune is built on labour exploitation, even the supposed 'tech' companies.

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[–] solarvector@lemmy.zip 16 points 2 years ago (1 child)

Other businesses are competition. Arguably worse than quitting that shitty job; not only aren't you willing to work for them for a shitty job/wage, you're making it more likely they'll have to compete for labor and profits.

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[–] Sanctus@lemmy.world 4 points 2 years ago

Tbh I'd just make the 10 millionth indie game company. So in reality I'd probably pull 0 labor lol

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[–] Milksteaks@midwest.social 4 points 2 years ago

One thing I can say, if I had UBI, 100% of it would go to my landleech to line his pockets

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[–] metaStatic@kbin.social 1 point 2 years ago (1 child)

doing what and why can't you do it without UBI?

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[–] NoneOfUrBusiness@kbin.social 1 point 2 years ago

I mean presumably because they can't afford the risk of failure?

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