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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The salary a single person needs to get by in every U.S. state (www.cnbc.com)

submitted 1 year ago by return2ozma@lemmy.world to c/workreform@lemmy.world

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[–] Dracocide@lemm.ee 11 points 1 year ago (2 children)

The cost of living minimum is $40,000+. The most I've made in a year is ≈$20,000. Something's not adding up.

[–] chatokun@lemmy.dbzer0.com 4 points 1 year ago* (last edited 1 year ago)

They say single, so I assume they also mean living alone. Being able to pay rent etc on your own without roommates. Still, while I skimmed the article I didn't read all the nuance so I might have missed where they specified their parameters.

Edit: found it:

In Hawaii, the living wage for single workers is $112,411 — the highest in the U.S. — according to an analysis by personal finance website GOBankingRates.com. To determine the living wage in each state, GOBankingRates calculated the minimum amount a single person would need to follow the 50/30/20 budget, using data from Bureau of Labor Statistics.

Following this outline, 50% of income is used to cover necessities, such as housing and utility costs, 30% goes toward discretionary spending, and 20% is left for savings or investments.

[–] inclementimmigrant@lemmy.world 2 points 1 year ago

It's most certainly adding up in shareholder value.