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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The salary a single person needs to get by in every U.S. state (www.cnbc.com)

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[–] Showroom7561@lemmy.ca 1 points 1 year ago (1 children)

I’d love to not own a car, but that not possible with the current infrastructure around me, and I think that’s true for most people in North America. I’d like that to change, but that would require actual leadership and cooperation, which apparently isn’t a thing anymore.

This would go a long way to help people get control of their money.

I'm very fortunate to have access to "pay-as-you-go" insurance, so at most I pay around $250 a year (two drivers) for up to 1000km, and every additional 1000km is around $50-60.

Since I've been able to move much of my car driving to cycling, I'm saving in gas and insurance. Easily $3000+ a year.

Even if someone isn't physically able to cycle, investing in an ebike to offset some of their driving can also have an impact on their wallet.

But if you're stuck with car payments, a rigid insurance plan, and are forced to buy gas often, then it's a very tough situation.

Another co-worker told me I lived like a poor person, but I don’t think so.

Haha. I don't think what they meant was to actually live like a poor person, but to be frugal with your spending. This can have a profound effect on how much money you keep!