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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Germany’s four-day work week proves to be a massive hit (euroweeklynews.com)

submitted 2 weeks ago by [email protected] to c/workreform

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They call it the ‘100-80-100’ concept. This means employees will retain 100% of their salary, work 80% of the time, but contribute 100% of their output still.

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[–] Deway 4 points 2 weeks ago (2 children)

Belgium has legalized the 10H/D - 4D/W system, not the 32 hours a week system.

[–] [email protected] 4 points 2 weeks ago* (last edited 2 weeks ago) (1 children)

Yeah, we must be careful as to not muddle the waters here. Employees want 32 hour weeks while bosses are trying to give them 40 hour weeks, shoehorned into four days, instead, to "improve efficiency." These two are not the same.

[–] Deway 1 points 2 weeks ago

Which is very dumb, since the human brain can't be efficient for long periods of time, let alone 10 hours straight.

[–] FireRetardant 1 points 2 weeks ago

I'd honestly still prefer 10 hours a day system over no change at all. Although my view is biased and flawed as i work trades and my hours are very inconsistent. 55-60 hours a week is common and honestly an even 40 hours would feel like a break to me. I've cosidered if i could get my employer on board with 10 hours 3-4 days a week in the future after ive bought and paid for a house.