“The #economy is a human construct that exists to serve human outcomes. If it isn’t delivering broad-based #prosperity, #livablewages, or #dignity in work, then fuck that. “Industrial peace” should be burnt down, and something better should be built in its place” open.substack.com/pub/orbitpol...

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THIS GUY SAYS NOT EVERY WAGE IS DESIGNED TO BE A LIVABLE WAGE
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That, then, would be a problem.

Right?

What Republican wants to be bothered by the livable wage question when there is so much work to be done for billionaires.

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This Republican really said Americans don't deserve a living wage.

“Abigail Spanberger is right: VA needs a $15 minimum wage. No one working full time should live in poverty. Livable wages aren’t radical—they’re necessary. Youngkin vetoed progress. Spanberger will sign it. #VApol #LivableWages #Spanberger2025@bluevirginia.bsky.social richmond.com/news/state-r...

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💪 Unions and worker co-ops in Massachusetts are tackling the historic wealth gap! They're fighting for livable wages and empowering working families to build a stronger economy and fairer society.

Read more: [https://buff.ly/4gzp0cr]

#WorkersRights #UnionStrong #WorkerCoops #LivableWages #EconomicJustice #WealthGap #FairEconomy

MA unions, worker co-ops tackle historic wealth gap

Massachusetts unions and worker-owned cooperatives are joining forces to help tackle the state's historic wealth gap. Census data show just a handful of households now have average incomes nearly 14 times larger than the bottom 20%. Kevin O'Brien is a worker-owner with the unionized Worx Printing Cooperative in Worcester. ...

Christian Scriver, Lutheran minister, says vast the majority are greedy to take, but are backward to glorify God (that is, to give to the poor). Gotta shake hard to get pennies.

What would have changed since then, given that there is clearly no longer a vast majority of men who are backward to give?

I had heard someone blame Helene relief problems in migrants.

How can you examine the emblems in your heart?

#christian #livinginchrist #incomeinequality #spiritual #livablewages

#USNews #Solidarity #WorkerStrike #LivableWages #NorthCarolina #unionize
Service workers at the international airport in Charlotte, North Carolina, plan to go on strike during a busy week of Thanksgiving travel to #protest what they say are #UnlivableWages.
https://apnews.com/article/charlotte-airport-workers-strike-3a00ed15aedfdd8b5e2383feab53cb5a?taid=674430ca30a1c70001024bb8
Charlotte airport workers strike over wages ahead of Thanksgiving

American Airlines says it doesn’t expect significant disruptions to flights this week as a result of a labor strike at its hub in Charlotte, North Carolina. Service workers there walked out Monday during a busy week of Thanksgiving travel to protest what they say are unlivable wages. Employees of ABM and Prospect Airport Services authorized the work stoppage. Union spokesperson Sean Keady says the strike is expected to last 24 hours. The companies contract with American Airlines to provide services such as cleaning airplane interiors, removing trash and escorting passengers in wheelchairs. The companies have acknowledged the seriousness of a strike during the holiday travel season.

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@WrenArcher they also want the attention on them and not their policies or record. We need to focus on what important, #gunreform #reproductiverights #lgbtqrights #infrastructure #cleanenergy #affordablehousing #diplomacy #AffordableHealthCare #votingrights #Workerrights #fairtaxation #livablewages

yeah, it’s a long list. Who do you think is up to it?

30,000 union workers for Samsung in Korea are on strike. That’s 24% of its workforce.

They planned on striking for 3 days, but when negotiations were refused the workers said their strike would be indefinite.

Power to the people. ✊🏻💪🏻🔥

#Korea #Samsung #Tech #Technology #Strike #Union #LivableWages

For decades, Salvadoran janitors have quietly swept, vacuumed and wiped down office buildings in cities across the United States. But at a recent protest in Houston, their voices were loud and firm.

https://www.houstonpublicmedia.org/articles/news/business/2024/04/23/484352/houstons-salvadoran-janitors-fight-to-increase-pay-benefits/

#Business #Houston #Immigration #Local #News #Protests #ElSalvador #HoustonJanitors #HoustonSSalvadoranCommunity #LivableWages #SEIU #SEIUProtests

Houston’s Salvadoran janitors fight to increase pay, benefits

In Houston, more than 5,000 janitors are immigrants from El Salvador, which is roughly 10% of the janitorial workforce. Yet they are less than 3% of working people in the city.

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Yes, Obviously Waffle House Workers Deserve Livable Wages

Waffle House workers are rallying for better working conditions and reminding us that ALL workers deserve a livable wage.

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