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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It's great to see a politician that's progressive and Not a Millionaire. (lemmy.nz)

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[–] anton@lemmy.blahaj.zone 1 points 4 days ago* (last edited 4 days ago)

I still don’t understand why the paycheck loans could be forgiven but not student loans

Let me try to steel man it:
You can reposes physical assets, but not the knowledge that it supposedly worth tens of thousands.
If I was possible everyone would default the day after they leave collage.

The first one is stupid because you can't reposes an eaten meal and burned petrol.
On the second isn't realistic either, because not every American defaults after a medical emergency either, because they want to be credit worthy later on.