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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92% of young people would sacrifice other perks for a 4-day workweek—here's what they'd give up (www.cnbc.com)

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[–] Obonga@feddit.de 46 points 2 years ago* (last edited 2 years ago) (2 children)

"...include working longer hours..." ?? Absolutely not. Who thinks this is a good idea.

[–] query@lemmy.world 28 points 2 years ago* (last edited 2 years ago) (1 children)

Yeah, that's not any kind of improvement, that's just moving your hours around. People can do that now. Shouldn't need to. The 40 hour workweek is way out of date, 32 hours is barely catching up to where we should be by now.

[–] Obonga@feddit.de 7 points 2 years ago

Absolutely. I also find 8 hours to be more than long enough. The days with overtime are actually fucking thievery as the rest of the day goes down the drain due to exaustion. I would prefer 5*6h to be honest, especially with remote work. It is very likely that i will do this in the future but right now i do not want to take the loss of money.

[–] TAG@lemmy.world 6 points 2 years ago

I have worked 10 hour days, I was not 25% more productive than I was over an 8 hour day. There is only so much work I can get done during a day. After a while, I get mentally tired and it gets harder to concentrate.

Often, walking away from a problem, getting a night of sleep, and coming back fresh gives me a different perspective and I come up with new solutions.