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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If only we could tie minimum wage to average local rent. (i.imgur.com)

submitted 1 year ago by gibbedygook to c/[email protected]

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

Because average rent is pretty close to minimum rent anyway.

That’s not correct. In a town with three houses for rent ($500, $1000, $1500), the average rent will be $1000.

I agree with the user above: if we’re comparing wages and rent, then at least compare the deciles appropriately. For example, the lower fifth decile with minimum wage. It could be proportional to the number of people in the area on minimum wage.