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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Proposed Wage Theft Legislation Would Strip Violators of Ability to Do Business (documentedny.com)

submitted 9 months ago by stopthatgirl7@kbin.social to c/workreform@lemmy.world

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To combat pervasive wage theft in New York, three new bills were introduced in the legislature that would punish violators.

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[–] Sop@lemmy.blahaj.zone 0 points 9 months ago (1 children)

The rules are intentionally vague and information is intentionally not easily available. Additionally, many workers are not in a position to claim their rights because they are living paycheck to paycheck and legal processes are expensive and last very long.

[–] Stumblinbear@pawb.social 0 points 9 months ago

Most people don't know that literally all you have to do is tell the government about the issue and they will spend the money to look into it themselves, as well as dealing with the court cases. It's why the department of labor exists