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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California Gov. Gavin Newsom signs law to raise minimum wage for fast food workers to $20 per hour (abc7.com)

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[–] return2ozma@lemmy.world 15 points 1 year ago (2 children)

Newsom's signature on Thursday reflects the power and influence of labor unions in the nation's most populous state, which have worked to organize fast food workers in an attempt to improve their wages and working conditions.

"This is for my ancestors. This is for all the farm workers, all the cotton-pickers. This is for them. We ride on their shoulders," said Anneisha Williams, who works at a Jack in the Box restaurant in Southern California.

[–] Fredselfish@lemmy.world 11 points 1 year ago (1 children)

Is this immediately our over some 5 year period bullshit? Also I make 18.50 in fucking Oklahoma one cheapest states to live in and barely getting by. No way is 20 shit in California.

[–] CaptFeather@lemm.ee 2 points 1 year ago

I make about $46k which is $24/H. Even living an hour north of LA it doesn't go very far.

[–] notatoad@lemmy.world 1 points 1 year ago (1 children)

This is for all the farm workers, all the cotton-pickers

But… she realizes it isn’t, right? It’s only for fast food workers. Farm workers specifically don’t get this increased minimum wage.

[–] pdxfed@lemmy.world 5 points 1 year ago

She's referencing the history of labor struggle in CA dating back to Caesar Chavez, not talking about which industries the bill covers...