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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Bernie Sanders Champions 32-Hour Work Week With No Loss in Pay (www.commondreams.org)

submitted 11 months ago by [email protected] to c/[email protected]

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As part of his Labor Day message to workers in the United States, Sen. Bernie Sanders on Monday re-upped his call for the establishment of a 20% cut to the workweek with no loss in pay—an idea he said is "not radical" given the enormous productivity gains over recent decades that have resulted in massive profits for corporations but scraps for employees and the working class.

"It's time for a 32-hour workweek with no loss in pay," Sanders wrote in a Guardian op-ed as he cited a 480% increase in worker productivity since the 40-hour workweek was first established in 1940.

"It's time," he continued, "that working families were able to take advantage of the increased productivity that new technologies provide so that they can enjoy more leisure time, family time, educational and cultural opportunities—and less stress."

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[–] [email protected] 22 points 11 months ago (2 children)

In France I work 32 hours, have 7 weeks holiday and awesome healthcare.

I have cows in place of a unicorn though.

[–] Saneless 9 points 11 months ago (1 children)

Republicans have told me that there's no way the country can survive that

[–] [email protected] 0 points 11 months ago

They lied.

[–] [email protected] -4 points 11 months ago (3 children)

I mean they have to raise the retirement age and had (are having?) Protests about it the whole year didn't they

[–] [email protected] 7 points 11 months ago* (last edited 11 months ago)

"Have to"? That's obviously more than up for debate, especially considering how many people protested.

God forbid they consider increasing taxes for the rich instead.

[–] [email protected] 2 points 11 months ago

It's 64, that's lower than the US has ever been

[–] [email protected] 1 points 11 months ago

That's just because they are whining