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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Amid financial stress, workers are asking for emergency savings accounts as a job benefit, survey finds (www.nbcchicago.com)

submitted 1 year ago by return2ozma to c/workreform

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[–] SheeEttin 15 points 1 year ago (1 children)

Unless this is pretax money, I only see downsides to this versus just opening a regular account at your bank yourself and using your direct deposit allocations.

[–] Cryophilia 10 points 1 year ago (1 children)

I could see a case for, like, emergency fund matching. But straight up having your boss control your money? No way in hell are so many workers asking for that. I am highly suspicious of their numbers.

[–] SheeEttin 2 points 1 year ago

Well, it probably wouldn't be under the company's control. My company goes through Fidelity for the retirement account, for example. Even if I leave the company I still have access.