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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Many workers would take a pay cut to work from home — some would forgo at least 20% of their salary (www.cnbc.com)

submitted 6 days ago by return2ozma to c/workreform

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[–] b3an 6 points 5 days ago* (last edited 5 days ago) (1 children)

But the inconvenience of all that shit sounds horrible and unnecessary and expensive too. Fuck commuting in traffic spewing CO2 to line some asshole’s pocket who doesn’t want me to have a normal standard of living.

[–] [email protected] 2 points 5 days ago (1 children)

That's why the 20% cut could be worth it. Now you can get more sleep in.

[–] b3an 7 points 5 days ago (2 children)

No, that’s the stupidest shit. Why should you take a cut in pay?? What warped mind fuck world are you living where you think you have to give up a fifth of your wages for this right??

[–] Sconrad122 6 points 5 days ago

Sure, sure, so just rephrase the statement. Many workers believe working in the office justifies 25% additional compensation (80 to 100% of what they are paid today). That doesn't mean workers shouldn't be paid more, it's just capturing the delta in compensation required to justify in person work

[–] [email protected] 2 points 5 days ago

I'm paying a fifth of my wage commuting and eating lunches alone. Taking the cut is a net positive. Like the other commenters said it's totally bs that it has to be considered at all. No pay cut since is Needed since productivity doesn't go down.