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 food delivery bubble is bursting — and maybe that's not a bad thing (www.salon.com)

submitted 3 months ago by jeffw to c/workreform

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[–] [email protected] 3 points 3 months ago* (last edited 2 months ago)

Sorry I was blinded by my bias of living in a non-tipping country where delivery drivers are covered under an 'award rate' (a national agreed standard) of about $25/hour. Without the efficiencies of volume you're talking about its been pretty clear from day one that these apps only work if they exploit 'gig workers'.

But instead of recognising that, the tech companies have been pouring millions into trying to deregulate the industry and fighting to establish new award rates instead of being subject to Transportation award rates.

Link: https://www.keypointlaw.com.au/keynotes/workplace-insights-fair-work-commission-considers-new-modern-award-for-on-demand-delivery-drivers/