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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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Of course they can do more. Look at their profits. Look at their executive pay.
But won't you think of the shareholders?!
You realize gm shareholders lost everything in the last bailout. That includes the workers who had stock as well.
Many people are myopic and forget the workers are shareholders. My dad was a uaw for most of his life. I lost all his shares in the BK. I only kept them for sentimental reasons but they’re gone.
Another thing to note, pension plans are some of the largest shareholders. So you’re literally mocking union workers.
Do you think that's who we're talking about?
Yes. Since pension plans are some the largest shareholders. People don’t understand who shareholders really are. They think they’re some mythical person when really it’s pension funds.
No. We're talking about controlling shareholders. Board members, executives, etc. Good try though.
Is there a mouse in your pocket? We are not talking about anything.
The largest shareholders are pension/retirement funds.
I get you want to screw the unions but grow up.