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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Unions seek gains in hostile territory: ‘If you change the South, you change America’ (www.politico.com)

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

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They’re wielding new tactics with low-wage workers after decades of failed organizing efforts.

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[–] [email protected] 51 points 11 months ago* (last edited 11 months ago) (1 children)

I know this sounds crazy, but traditionally conservative Republicans actually agree a lot with leftist ideas about unions. I met a person that is an alt-right Trumper. The first and probably last time we were talking, it was about work and things along those lines with his wife and my fiancee also in the conversation. Without using any terminology associated with the left, I had the guy enthusiastically nodding along with things like "act your wage" and "companies want to pay us less to do more". I know that if I had uttered the word union, it would not have been a pleasant conversation.

My point is that Republican politicians have created a nearly Pavlovian response to leftist terms. The only thing standing in the way is getting past those trained thoughts to sow class consciousness. I wish the organizers luck, it's long overdue for the impoverished south

[–] [email protected] 10 points 11 months ago (1 children)

This reminds me of

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=O7VaXlMvAvk

[–] sangriaferret 2 points 11 months ago (1 children)

My first thought as well, ha.

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

I think this sketch is some truly artistic social commentary. And it is really funny. Respect, SNL.