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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Why Americans can't keep money in their pockets — even when they get a raise (www.cnbc.com)

submitted 10 months ago by return2ozma@lemmy.world to c/workreform@lemmy.world

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[–] Vorticity@lemmy.world 4 points 10 months ago

Yeah, you did the logical and smart thing. I think many people don't and, for some, it is a daunting task to even get started. The part I was missing was being told "it's okay if it's not perfect, just do something close and adjust as needed". It was always something that I felt needed to be all or nothing, even if that's not logical.

Just having a two day intro to budgeting in high school or college would probably have done me a world of good. I doubt that I'm the only one.

Previous generations had classes like "Home Economics" to teach sime home skills but it has been decided that isn't needed. Those useful skills classes have been cut from the curriculum.