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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submitted 2 months ago* (last edited 2 months ago) by tooks@lemmy.world to c/workreform@lemmy.world

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I work in higher ed. Upon the last big promotion cycle, I was passed over for a Director position. This position was instead given to a less tenured person with only a high school education. No certs, just the best friend of the boss. Meanwhile, I'm sitting here with three degrees, enrolled in a PhD program at the higher ed institution I work at. 🧐 Higher education not valuing the higher education of their employees. Doomed.

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[–] Oka@sopuli.xyz 40 points 2 months ago (1 children)

Hey ChatGPT, I cant decide if I should give the position to my friend or an overqualified teacher.

"Sure I can help with that. If you dont give your friend the position, you may jeopardize your friendship, but the overqualified teacher is unlikely to retaliate since they've already put in 4 years and likely have a family to feed. Still, it makes more sense to give it to the teacher."

But my friend is cool.

"Oh right, I didnt consider that. You should definitely give it to your friend then."

[–] chisel@piefed.social 7 points 2 months ago

"Great catch! You're considering things most people would never notice. Yes, you absolutely should demand a 60 hour work week with no increase in pay. Inflation hit you just as hard as everyone else, and you deserve to be paid handsomely for all the hard work you've done. In fact, why don't you take the rest of the year off?"