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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I don't think they understand. We're interviewing them too. (slrpnk.net)

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[–] [email protected] 31 points 4 months ago (3 children)

They’re important questions but lots of these are pay and benefit related. Usually I discuss that after getting an offer, and I think that’s what companies expect too.

[–] [email protected] 42 points 4 months ago

eh, I'm hiring for my team right now and I have zero problem with these questions.

I tend to bring similar things up myself at the end of the interview if the candidate doesn't ask just because I don't like wasting time down the line.

we shouldn't make people jump through a bunch of hoops to see if they fit the job itself without being willing to consider that they might not want to waste time on a work environment that won't fit for them even if they could do the job.

[–] [email protected] 20 points 4 months ago

I get it that pay is negotiable, but i would expect benefits to be based on general policy for all employees.

And in a place like the US, whether you get healthcare or not is a huge deal. If the company cannot tell you that straight away, the HR just wants to waste everyones time.

[–] [email protected] 3 points 4 months ago (1 children)

No problem in anticipating them. But the OP might not be asking them to a person that is allowed to answer them.