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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Gen Z is prioritizing living over working because they've seen 'the legacy of broken promises' in corporate America, a future-of-work expert says (www.businessinsider.com)

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A future-of-work expert said Gen Zers didn't have the "promise of stability" at work, so they're putting their personal lives and well-being first.

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[–] [email protected] 5 points 10 months ago (1 children)

I wish I could tell somehow, to people, that this is what I did. I chose "nope". It's not socially acceptable. Is there a hotline I can call?

[–] [email protected] 6 points 10 months ago (1 children)

What do you mean? There is ofcourse propoganda to work hard for less.

[–] [email protected] 1 points 10 months ago* (last edited 10 months ago)

No I fight the system from without. And talk about an unpaid, thankless job.

I opted out, the social contract is void, I don't accept living on the terms proposed, I'm not signing myself over to modern slavery while supporting a system devastating the planet just so some fat fucks can eat burgers all day. I would literally rather live on the street- and I do. Change has to come from people saying "no". Guess that's not for everyone, because by the time they get a clue, they're already knee high in the system and can't break free from it except at tremendous personal cost. Not everyone is willing to pay it, but I can't reconcile that with my base conscience and if nobody steps up then we're fucking doomed.