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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.
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- 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.
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- Higher wages for underpaid workers.
- Better worker representation, including but not limited to unions.
- Better and fewer working hours.
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If you are 1 bad month away from losing everything why are you making £400/month car payments. Over £200 a month on food delivery. £90 a month phone contract. £150 a month on TV and streaming services.
These are real people I know. Like yeah the economy isn't great but you are not helping yourself. Cut back a bit and you could easily build up enough savings to cover several months if something bad was to happen.
Actually suggesting these things to people is really difficult though. They immediately become defensive and try to justify all these luxuries as needs.
They can technically afford them all, but it leaves them with absolutely nothing at the end of the month. As if they are actively trying to spend everything before they get paid.