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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Ghost jobs are wreaking havoc on tech workers (www.sfgate.com)

submitted 2 weeks ago by kalkulat to c/workreform

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QUOTE “Ghost jobs,” or ads for positions that aren’t actually open, are a common phenomenon in the tech industry .... these fake jobs posted by real companies serve multiple, sometimes insidious purposes.

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[–] mesamunefire 108 points 2 weeks ago (2 children)

According to a 2024 survey from MyPerfectResume, 81% of recruiters admitted to posting ads for positions that were fake or already filled. While some respondents said employers did it to maintain a presence on job boards and build a talent pool, it’s also used to commit psychological warfare: 25% said ghost jobs helped companies gauge how replaceable their employees were, while 23% said it helped make the company appear more stable during a hiring freeze. Another damning 2024 report from Resume Builder said that 62% companies posted them specifically to make their employees feel replaceable.

Nasty

[–] Yawweee877h444 49 points 2 weeks ago

Nasty

No, capitalism. Working exactly as desired.

[–] Thunderbird4 9 points 1 week ago

And if they force the applicants to fill out the salary requirements portion of the application, they get data they can use to argue against raises as well.