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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Minimum wage isn't survivable anymore (thelemmy.club)

submitted 3 days ago by sanitation@lemmy.today to c/workreform@lemmy.world

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[–] daychilde@lemmy.world 8 points 3 days ago (1 child)

When minimum wage was instituted in the United States, it was intended as a living wage.

That has been eroded with time, though.

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[–] Skyrmir@lemmy.world 1 point 3 days ago

It was never implemented in the first place. What was intended never happened. Probably for the best honestly. Minimum wage is a poor way to accomplish a living wage, the only advantage it has, is political expediency.

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