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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It has nothing to do with your right to work (sh.itjust.works)

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[–] [email protected] 1 points 2 weeks ago (1 children)

It's also the standard almost everywhere

Only in the US.

In Europe there are strict notice periods for both sides around terminating the employment agreement and the employer can’t fire you from one day to the next.

[–] [email protected] 1 points 2 weeks ago

What's the punishment for it? In the US, the punishment is they have to keep paying you even though you aren't working any longer, so it's pretty uncommon to be terminated without cause.

But on the flip side, an employee has ZERO obligation to remain at a job.