this post was submitted on 11 Sep 2026
548 points (99.8% liked)
Work Reform
17528 readers
571 users here now
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.
founded 3 years ago
MODERATORS
you are viewing a single comment's thread
view the rest of the comments
view the rest of the comments
I can think of a pretty clear causal chain that leads from union membership to better wages for the most vulnerable groups and thus to a more balanced wage distribution. You don't need a degree in economics to understand the connection.
I agree and unions are great but this graph only shows a correlation anyways. The argument would be much better if a real causation is shown or even hinted at with supporting facts.