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[-] MystikIncarnate@lemmy.ca 99 points 1 week ago

I dunno who needs to hear this but, they need us more than we need them.

They keep trying to flex and act like they're in charge of everything because they sign the paychecks, the fact of the matter is that the money they give you is a paltry amount compared to what they're making from your labor. If you don't do the work, they won't make any money at all. Sure as shit the business owner isn't going to step up to do your job.

They need you. They want to convince you that you need them. They want to take your power away from you.

Employment is a two-way street. Anyone who will treat you like trash isn't worthy of your sweat.

[-] ilinamorato@lemmy.world 4 points 1 week ago

This is true, but you can only grab hold of that power collectively. There is no way to pull on this lever solo.

[-] MystikIncarnate@lemmy.ca 9 points 1 week ago

Sometimes you can, but it's rare.

Collective action and unions are the way for 99.9%

The 0.1% know who they are, and they're happy to throw their weight around. When the company pushes back and gets rid of them, they often end up bringing that person back as a consultant because they really cannot survive without their help

[-] ilinamorato@lemmy.world 2 points 1 week ago

That's fair, and that 0.1% always become legendary among the workforce.

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