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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Scientists have been studying remote work for four years and have reached a very clear conclusion: “Working from home makes us thrive” (oneworkforce.org)

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[–] bobaworld@lemmy.world 1 points 1 day ago

Its not a uniquely "me" problem, I've talked to plenty of other people who feel the same way as I do. I'm not talking about putting in extra time when I'm not supposed to be at work. I'm just talking about how it "feels" to constantly by in your workplace like that. I personally think it kinda sucks. I'm sure other people can deal with it fine, but I live in a small house where I don't really have a separate room like a basement office or something I can dedicate to being my workspace. I might feel differently about it if I had the space.

Also, I work in an industry that requires 24/7 coverage, we keep the Internet service running for hundreds of thousands of customers and businesses. I very very rarely put in more than 40 hours a week, but there are times where I need to be on call over the weekend in case there is an emergency. And when I do, I take time off later in the week to make up for it.