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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As Trump and Harris call to end tip taxes, a wider minimum wage war heats up (www.nbcnews.com)

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[–] [email protected] 1 points 3 months ago (1 children)

If you are serious... Pay them a regular living wage... Remove the whole caveat that waiting staff is somehow different from any other job.

[–] [email protected] 0 points 3 months ago (1 children)

I would be concerned about having wait staff and other tipped positions be paid a livable minimum wage because it may cause people to stop tipping, which would result in a pay cut. There wouldn't be the argument "They don't even make minimum, I need to tip them.", it would become "They make 22.50 an hour, I don't need to tip them."

When I worked as a delivery driver, I did well only because of tips. If I was paid minimum wage and people stopped tipping, I would have been fucked.

If they get paid a livable minimum and tips are still just as generous, that would be a huge win for people that could use it.

[–] [email protected] 0 points 3 months ago (1 children)

So you want us to pay them the same as everyone else, but also give them more money as well?

[–] [email protected] 1 points 3 months ago* (last edited 3 months ago)

"This is your brain on ~~drugs~~ tips."

But seriously: If a federal livable wage ($20+, adjusted regularly) killed tipping, what a relief that would be to most people. Tipping should return to being an unexpected surprise for truly exceptional service.