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Work Reform

workreform@lemmy.world

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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 salary a single person needs to get by in every U.S. state (www.cnbc.com)

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[–] Sanctus@lemmy.world 22 points 3 years ago (1 child)

Damn I'm not even close

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[–] ApathyTree@lemmy.dbzer0.com 4 points 3 years ago (1 child)

I’m about 12k/ yr shy, and since my state is on the lower end of cost of living, that’s a sizable gap.

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[–] Sanctus@lemmy.world 2 points 3 years ago (1 child)

I also have 1 parent staying at home to care for the kids. So technically I need to double mine, which is rather unsavory.

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[–] ApathyTree@lemmy.dbzer0.com 1 point 3 years ago

Kids aren’t in the picture for me for largely this reason. Got my tubes tied years ago cuz I just can’t.

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