'We are being attacked': Frantic call from a sailor to his family

As a peace deal between the US and Iran remains elusive, low-wage seafarers are in limbo as they witness an unprecedented 21st-century battle.

Bosses are always keen to “reduce the cost of labour” (hire cheapest wageslaves)

https://jacobin.com/2026/04/australia-junior-rates-workers-jobs

#JuniorWages #LabourMovement #Minimumwage #Workingpoor

Australia Just Entrenched Lower Wages for Young Workers

In Australia, workers under 21 years old are paid less for the same jobs. It’s an obvious injustice — and thanks to new laws, now it’s entrenched.

(comic) The hazing cycle

Work Chronicles

Fair Work Commission finally - 53 years late - abolished junior rates of pay in retail, fast food and pharmacies industries. Josh Cullinan from the Retail and Fast Food Workers Union #RAFFWU, on calling for the scrapping of the junior rate of pay, how the system continues to be rigged against young workers.

https://www.3cr.org.au/sticktogether/episode/junior-rates

Junior Wage (small) Change https://www.fairwork.gov.au/about-us/workplace-laws/award-changes/major-award-changes/junior-wage-changes-to-retail-fast-food-and-pharmacy-awards

#LivingWage
https://raffwu.org.au/campaigns/industry/living-wages/

#3CR #CommunityRadio. #JuniorPay #minimumwage #workingpoor

@KimPerales It’s obscene. They wouldn’t forgive student loans, even for seniors. But when Trump wants to pretend he hasn’t destroyed the economy, there’s plenty of money for corporate welfare. This is not what I want my taxes spent on!!!

#corporatewelfare #economy #Trump #WorkingPoor #inflation #IranWar

In East Oakland, a Store Where 1 Item Is Always Free

Free Oakland UP in East Oakland is a free store and community space where shoppers can take one item at no cost, blending mutual aid, affordability and sustainable reuse in a city facing displacement and rising living costs.

KQED