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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Colorado lawmakers debate bill that would ease union formation in the state (coloradonewsline.com)

submitted 2 weeks ago by Canaii@lemmy.zip to c/workreform@lemmy.world

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[–] Archangel1313@lemmy.ca 17 points 2 weeks ago (1 children)

All these "opt-out" laws undermine the entire foundation of how unions function. If you don't want to be in the union, or pay the dues associated with that union...go find a non-union job. Working within a union and expecting to benefit from the collective bargaining agreement that union fought for, without contributing to the functioning cost of that union, just makes you a scab.

[–] Alexstarfire@lemmy.world 11 points 2 weeks ago

Plus, what incentive do you have to join if you get the benefits without paying? No one would join, the union gets smaller and smaller, then it disappears. I'm sure that's part of the actual intention.