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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Australia dock workers call for 28-hour week in AI talks (www.bbc.com)

submitted 2 months ago by bignose@aussie.zone to c/workreform@lemmy.world

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Australian dock workers are demanding a 28-hour work week with no loss of pay as the use of artificial intelligence (AI) and automation expands across the country's ports.

The AI push is being led by port logistics giant DP World, which the Maritime Union of Australia (MUA) said has put workers' jobs "in the crosshairs".

The union said: "If DP World wants AI and automation, then they must pay the social dividend. The new technology doesn't have to cost our members their jobs or put their livelihoods at risk just so a terminal operator can boost profits."

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[–] HerbalGamer@sh.itjust.works 34 points 2 months ago (1 child)

This is the only way to deal with automation: we all work less for bigger benefits.

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[–] yakko@feddit.uk 11 points 2 months ago* (last edited 2 months ago)

Especially because so many abortive attempts at AI are likely, the owners are fine with it if all that happens is they fire a bunch of people and rehire them cheaper and more desperate.

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[–] IAmNorRealTakeYourMeds@lemmy.world 22 points 2 months ago (3 children)

productivity going up should be rewarded with less work, not punished with less employment

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