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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Want happier employees? Start with a 32-hour workweek – and 4 weeks vacation. (www.usatoday.com)

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[–] Bartsbigbugbag@lemmy.ml 1 points 13 hours ago (1 children)

It’s not, really. It would be easy to implement at any company that makes a decent profit margin. Productivity goes up with shorter working hours, anyway.

[–] Fredthefishlord@lemmy.blahaj.zone 1 points 13 hours ago

Productivity goes up with shorter working hours, anyway.

That is pretty much entirely untrue with blue collar jobs. I'm working from the start to the end of my shift---working less or more hours as I do depending on the season doesn't change that. Pace stays about the same.

It would be easy to implement at any company that makes a decent profit margin.

Slower production isn't just about profit margins--it's also about fulfilling your customers needs