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  1. We're trying to improving working conditions and pay.

  2. We're trying to reduce the numbers of hours a person has to work.

  3. We talk about the end of paid work being mandatory for survival.

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A question about the Great (American) Resignation (lemmy.ml)
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I see this being mentioned a bit in American media. I understand why this can happen. Capital does not want to pay living wages to the working people and workers do not want to work for pennies. There is no such thing as labour shortage, only capital not willing to pay.

But if people are just walking away from jobs, how are they affording subsistence? I have seen restaurants being closed because they don't have workers. So it is not only people who can afford savings who are quitting.

I can't phrase the question very well but the bottom line is this: I don't understand. So any insight you might want to share is welcome.

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[–] gary_host_laptop@lemmy.ml 1 points 3 years ago (1 children)

From my experience even the bottom of the social strata in the US is far better off than some middle-low class in a third world country. I've seen people in /r/homeless who own cars, laptops, phones, tents, shit that would sound fucking impossible where I live for a homeless to be honest, so I'm guessing they have some sort of financial support, but I'm just guessing.

[–] BenjiBoy13@lemmy.ml -1 points 3 years ago (1 children)

And they do, that's why resiging is becoming a viable option for workers, as far as I understand the US government gives you a financial support if you meet some criteria. And to be honest, if my country did the same thing I would rather have their financial support than being exploited for someone else's profit, that way I can actually live my life and work on whatever I like at my own pace.

[–] gary_host_laptop@lemmy.ml -1 points 3 years ago* (last edited 3 years ago)

Sure, I'd do the same, I was just pointing out the level of privilege these people hold.