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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.
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- 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.
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- Higher wages for underpaid workers.
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- Better and fewer working hours.
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True, financial literacy is pretty lacking, but that's more of an education issue than "their fault"
Most dealerships and banks will happily approve a loan that's too high to be realistic. It's predatory, I make $20/hr and got approved for up to $300k for a mortgage. I bought a house worth half that and it's still a lot. Just feel like banks really shouldn't let people sign loans worth 80% of their monthly income
Financially illiteracy is a point; but it's not a point for 50+% of the US. Median wage is $50k/year, which is far too low to ever purchase a home, so they're affected by the median rent being $1,383. which is half their net income.