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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.
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- Higher wages for underpaid workers.
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- Better and fewer working hours.
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Some can perhaps afford to give up 20% of their salary. Good for them. Many of us don't have that wiggle room.
For me giving up the commute would basically pay my 20% that I forgo. My gas bill is like $400 a month and 90% of that is for my work commute.
Yeah that's how I interpret it: 20% covers the cost of commuting. Factor in the time of commuting and getting ready, and 20% doesn't sound that crazy.