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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American Airlines flight attendants say their pay is so low, they fight for airplane meals to save money and sleep in their cars—and they're ready to strike (fortune.com)

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[–] [email protected] 1 points 4 months ago* (last edited 4 months ago)

I don't live in the US, but I've been a traveling tech for all my life, and I've got a few comments:

First paragraph: Here in my country, and I guess all of the EU since these things are usually harmonized, if you're on the clock and you have to leave your work place (which is specified on your contract), not only the company HAS to pay for transportation, but most companies WON'T let you use your own vehicle, so either public transport, a company car or a rental. That is because of the various interpretations of workplace safety regulations.
At my current company, if I leave the "province" (let's say 50km radius from the main city, to simplify) for at least 4 hours, I get paid for a "travelling work" day, a daily extra for each day of work I spend away from the work place. This IS NOT standard, I know many people don't have this on their contract, but it's common for my kind of work.
I have a company card, and every expense has to be registered, it's actually a pain in the ass 'cause I have to both scan every receipt, and also staple them on sheets, detailing the type of expense.