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] 17 points 5 months ago (1 children)

To stay in the dating metaphor:

Would you want the other party to be upfront about serious issues, or prefer to get to know that down the line?

In dating terms these are topics like "do you have children from a previous relationship" or "i plan to move to a different state in a few months".

If you dont respect the other side enough to discuss these things right away, the relationship is destinend to fail.

[–] [email protected] 1 points 5 months ago (1 children)

I don't think the questions on the list do that.

[–] [email protected] 10 points 5 months ago (1 children)

Working hours, medical insurance, probation period and notice to current employer are all pretty damn crucial.

[–] [email protected] 2 points 5 months ago (1 children)

If #4 is medical insurance, sure.
Probation period and notice to employer assume that you've landed the job and is presumptive to do so before the offer.
#6 is good. Weekly acticities is a weird question, but indicative of something important.

The rest are important after an offer.

[–] [email protected] 1 points 5 months ago (1 children)

Lots of companies have strings attached, you are allowed to ask if there are strings before they are presented to you on a platter.

[–] [email protected] 1 points 5 months ago

Never said you can't ask.