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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.
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- Better and fewer working hours.
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Of course they can do more. Look at their profits. Look at their executive pay.
But won't you think of the shareholders?!
Do you think that's who we're talking about?
No. We're talking about controlling shareholders. Board members, executives, etc. Good try though.
Uhh.. No, I'm very pro union. We aren't talking about the same thing. Have a nice day.
??? Dude I don't know what to tell you? When people say think of the shareholders they aren't taking about mom and pop who were gifted shares with no ability to control the direction of the company, they're talking about the scumbags doing buybacks, making short sighted business decisions which lead to the companies enshittification, etc. If you're too stupid to differentiate between the two, then I'm sorry for you and your union family ✌️
Let me put it another way, fuck the shareholders. If you think that includes your union family members too, that's your problem, as I've said. Again, goodbye
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