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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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Children? A 16 year old is not a child. They are a teenager; very nearly an adult. They absolutely should work a job to learn the value of working for money. It's a very important concept for young adults to learn.
That said, none of these jobs should exist if appropriate safety measures aren't being taken. I don't care if you're a teenager or an adult, you shouldn't be dying in a lumbar yard or a mine barring a freak accident. You shouldn't need a union to protect you. Safety regulations should just be a natural part of doing business.