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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Employees Who Stay In Companies Longer Than Two Years Get Paid 50% Less (www.forbes.com)

submitted 5 months ago by mesamunefire@lemmy.world to c/workreform@lemmy.world

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[–] juice702@lemmy.world 37 points 5 months ago (2 children)

I used to be one of the “loyal” ones but around covid time I decided to see where I could get by doing this. Since then, and three jobs later, my salary went from around 66k to now 105k. Current gig seems cool and a cake walk, so may stick around a bit.

[–] cyborganism@lemmy.ca 18 points 5 months ago (1 children)

Same! There was a shortage in IT for a little while and I took advantage of it and got a $30k increase! With same benefits and paid vacation.

Now even a 2% pay raise is significant on the salary I make. I feel like I'm finally being appreciated and paid what I'm really worth after a decade of struggling.

[–] 0110010001100010@lemmy.world 9 points 5 months ago

Yep, I jumped ship a year ago and got a $50k increase! I also get a yearly bonus up to 10% of my salary. Feels good man.

[–] shalafi@lemmy.world 7 points 5 months ago (1 children)

Preach. You gotta move to get paid. I have no idea why people would think their current employer would just throw them a gigantic increase.

[–] juice702@lemmy.world 14 points 5 months ago

It's funny when I put in my notice in my last job and why, they magically had money to counter. Like where was this cash when I was closing difficult tickets and completing projects?