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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[–] 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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