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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.
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- All workers must be paid a living wage for their labor.
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https://press.uchicago.edu/ucp/books/book/chicago/W/bo212888995.html
A book from a well known economist who calls out the deliberate actions that led to this place in the US, and that fixes are still plenty manageable...but they require political action.
Personally I think we're past the point of no return. While homelessness becomes a crime in the middle of a housing affordability crisis and while Republicans weaponize being able to afford housing against being able to vote, it will get even harder to change as eligible voters are kicked off rolls for not being able to afford REIT-set rents that go up with the greed of Wall Street.