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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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Having rich people pay into a system and then die is just beneficial. Even if their withdrawal rates are based on contributions. They will leave money behind or they with be neutral.
Someone making $36k a year pays $4,464 dollars for SS.
12.4% is a good retirement fund.
So government takes what could be your good retirement fund so you can save another 12.4%?
If someone really could save 24.8% they would have a great retirement. Yet the retirement for someone making $36K a year is looking grim.
That's all true, but I'm not sure if you're disagreeing with something I said or supporting it?