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sanitation@lemmy.today to Work Reform@lemmy.world · 5 days ago

Minimum Wage Isn't Living Wage

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Minimum Wage Isn't Living Wage

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sanitation@lemmy.today to Work Reform@lemmy.world · 5 days ago
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  • lost_faith@lemmy.ca
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    “I used to work at McDonald’s making minimum wage. You know what that means when someone pays you minimum wage? You know what your boss was trying to say? "Hey if I could pay you less, I would, but it’s against the law.” ― Chris Rock

    • 🌸𝓯𝓵𝓸𝔀𝓮𝓻🌸@sh.itjust.works
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      McDonald’s are the folks that presented a budget on how to live on the wage they give. . Step 1 was to get a second job.

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        Are they partnered with Walmart? They teach you how to get food stamps

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          Which is a roundabout way to say “Walmart subsidizes its payroll with tax dollars”.

          And where do those foodstamps get spent?

          We’ve re-invented the company store with way too many extra steps.

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          Honestly I feel like Walmart is being less insulting with that, at least that can help and isn’t just a straight up statement that someone should quite if they can.

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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.

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  • 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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