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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Amazon cuts 14,000 jobs, blames AI (www.theverge.com)

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‘Some may ask why we’re reducing roles when the company is performing well,’ an executive admitted, blaming AI for the layoffs.

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[–] morgan_423@lemmy.world 11 points 3 days ago (1 children)

I'm still trying to figure out how every CEO wants to replace nearly the entire workforce with AI, but somehow still thinks that anyone in society will be able to buy their products after they do that. Make it make sense.

[–] explodicle@sh.itjust.works 4 points 3 days ago

It's a tragedy of the commons. Each CEO on his own doesn't make much of a difference in the overall economy. His choices are: layoffs and get a bonus, or no layoffs and no bonus. But he doesn't influence any other CEO's choice. They're all monopolies now so they don't have to worry about losing sales from poor quality.