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  1. We're trying to improving working conditions and pay.

  2. We're trying to reduce the numbers of hours a person has to work.

  3. We talk about the end of paid work being mandatory for survival.

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[โ€“] barsquid@lemmy.world 15 points 4 months ago (1 children)

Yes. All the free market economy guys are making assumptions about efficient markets and infinite choices, but none of that is true. But the reality is laborers don't even have the ability to leave a shitty job even with alternatives available, like just interviewing would use up a precious sick day or cost them hours of wage.

[โ€“] AngryCommieKender@lemmy.world 3 points 4 months ago

For most jobs in the US you'd be burning a sick day and losing hours of wages. Most jobs in the US do not pay you for sick days, they just don't use that as an excuse to fire you.