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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to those of you who get bored at work if there's lots of downtime, why? (linux.community)

submitted 10 months ago* (last edited 10 months ago) by [email protected] to c/workreform

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cross-posted from: https://linux.community/post/767456

I read posts about people quitting jobs because they're boring or there is not much to do and I don't get it: what's wrong with being paid for doing nothing or not much at all?

Examples I can think of: being paid to be present but only working 30 minutes to 2 hours every 8 hours, or a job where you have to work 5 minutes every 30 minutes.

What's wrong with reading a book, writing poetry or a novel, exercising, playing with the smartphone... and going home to enjoy your hobbies fully rested?

Am I missing something?

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[–] [email protected] 3 points 10 months ago

I actually like my job. It's meaningful and fulfilling.

But I don't get paid by the hour, I get paid by the amount of work I do. If it's slow but I'm still required to be there, that shows that my employer doesn't respect my time and doesn't prioritize my income, and that's offensive to me.

Reading a book or dicking around on a phone goes against professional standards; even if it wouldn't endanger my position I still wouldn't do it. I want to work when I'm getting paid and get paid when I'm working, and make the most amount of money in the fewest number of hours so I can go home to be with my family.