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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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[Texas Tribune] “We are dying”: Houston workers protest new state law removing water break requirements (www.texastribune.org)

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House Bill 2127, which takes effect on Sept. 1, will do away with local rules that require water breaks for construction workers. The cities of Austin and Dallas, for example, require 10-minute breaks every four hours. San Antonio officials had been considering a similar ordinance.

“We are human beings who need respect,” Martínez said. “We really need to be allowed to work without problems, without any barriers … Believe me, we are dying inside those buildings when they take away our water and our [break] time.”

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[–] ThrowawayPermanente@sh.itjust.works 22 points 1 year ago (2 children)

I get where they're coming from with this, but if I'm out doing physical labor in the hot sun I need water like ever 20 minutes. Four hours is an eternity.

[–] RidcullyTheBrown@lemmy.world 18 points 1 year ago

I get where they’re coming from with this

I really don't. What is the point of this law?

[–] thepianistfroggollum@lemmynsfw.com 12 points 1 year ago

It's the break part, not the water part. I doubt they're not allowed to carry water bottles, but they need a chance to refill.