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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Workplaces need to do a better job at supporting menstruating workers (theconversation.com)

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[–] Alexstarfire -3 points 1 week ago (1 children)

Part of the problem is how often such a policy would be used by an individual. Several days a month? That's too much IMO. Not to say that they should be forced to work, but I don't believe compensation should be the same. Up to once a month per year? Sure, have at it.

[–] [email protected] 15 points 1 week ago

For most people who menstruate, they bleed for around 7 days but that's not the number of days spent in pain, which are typically 1-3 days with varying levels discomfort. Peak discomfort may only be for a few hours when appropriately treated. Flexibility here might include working from home if an option, where you can be under a heat pack and well medicated, up to time off (partial days off here can be important!). People who need to take multiple days off a month for this 1) probably would do it anyway and maybe call it a headache or something else instead, and 2) may need further medical care and attention (that they may be able to receive if they aren't spending all of their sick time on this one issue).