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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Bernie Sanders says that if AI makes us so productive, we should get a 4-day work week (techcrunch.com)

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[–] [email protected] 7 points 4 days ago (1 children)

I have a 7-hour work day and a 5-day work week. I make less than I did at my previous (8.5-hour/5-day) job, but I'm much, much happier. Highly recommend working less if you can swing it.

I do agree that coordination is a PITA. But, 7 hours is doable and it's not like I'd be actually productive for an extra hour a day. My brain goes to mush.

Some of my coworkers work longer days and take every a day off every other week. As long as they work 70 hours a biweek they're good.

[–] [email protected] 2 points 4 days ago

I don't mean to say that no-one would choose to work less, or that doing so is a bad idea. Heck, I'm unemployed and not actively looking for work right now myself.