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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.
- We must not be divided and conquered. Workers gain the most when they focus on unifying issues.
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- 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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Sure there are differences - but it's absolutely not a mindless conspiracy. They may have not invented the terms but the right uses them in a very effective divide and conquor strategy.
Just turn on conservative news for your evidence. Every single day they use 'news' about how the lower class is lazy, they don't want to work, just want handouts, etc. etc. And it's aimed at people like you who do have more in common with the lower class than the rich so you'll vote for their tax cut. Even in this thread you'll find people repeating these right-wing talking points.
I'll add that it's admirable that it hasn't worked on you and you still have the empathy to see eye to eye with lower classes. Sadly though, it works on a lot of people.