Hopefully this kick starts a new normal to a 32 hour work day and traditional pensions.
Woo! Another strike! It's great to see labor realizing it's power again after 100 years of it being weak and unions toothless.
Someone I know works in a southern, non-union auto plant. He gets most of the benefits of being in a union industry but refuses to acknowledge it. Can't wait for the bitching about this to commence.
Hell yeah. Solidarity forever.
Also, why was Stellantis allowed to be a thing? Can we stop with the fucking monopolistic corporate consolidation for one fucking second (and yes, I know the answer would be “no, because that would be less profitable“)?
Chrysler: "No, one day people will be forced to like something other than our minivans."
I stand in solidarity and am curious about the efficacy of this “Stand-Up” approach to striking. It sounds brilliant and could change the way unions around the world operate.
The Daily went over some of the history behind this; it was more interesting and nuanced than I expected: https://www.nytimes.com/2023/09/12/podcasts/the-daily/ford-general-motors-strike.html
Work Reform
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.