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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Unions as a 21st Century Anti-Fascist Force (inthesetimes.com)

submitted 1 year ago by FenrirIII@lemmy.world to c/workreform@lemmy.world

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[–] alvvayson@lemmy.dbzer0.com 0 points 1 year ago (1 children)

I fully agree.

Also, one thing that Unions always have trouble with is that there is no individual benefit to joining a union, only a cost, so you get a prisoners dilemma type situation.

Even in Scandinavian countries, union membership is on the decline.

Personally, I think the solution should be that union dues are paid by a small tax, making it 'free' to join a union. And the unions can provide free benefits to their members, such as legal advice and representation. This will make it attractive to join a union.

[–] TwinTitans@lemmy.world 1 points 1 year ago* (last edited 1 year ago)

Dues are relatively low and can be claimed on your tax’s. Any cost is easily outweighed by the myriad of benefits.