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return2ozma@lemmy.world to Work Reform@lemmy.world · 6 months ago

There are Minimum Wages, Why Not a Maximum Wage?

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There are Minimum Wages, Why Not a Maximum Wage?

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return2ozma@lemmy.world to Work Reform@lemmy.world · 6 months ago
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Why don’t we have a maximum wage? Asking that question is another way of asking why some people can rake in millions while others struggle to earn enough
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    The people who make that kind of money don’t make it through wages but other compensation.

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      Yes, so block that at a maximum rate (too)?

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        I am not an accountant but from what I know, taxing stuff like compensation in the form of stocks is pretty hard to do.

        I’m not disagreeing with you, the system is just rigged in favor of very wealthy people.

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          the system is just rigged in favor of very wealthy people

          I think that’s the whole point we’re trying to change in this discussion. 👍

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            Oh for sure, it’s just going to be a really long uphill battle as long as the current liberal system is in place.

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              I don’t have any faith in any reform happening with wealth in any country. Money is too powerful to change anything at the top. 😔 So in that sense, a very long battle indeed. 😞

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          Not with that attitude ;-)

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            Removed by mod

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              shut up dork

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          You just make it illegal to compensate in this form. Problem solved.

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      Which is why we need to not allow borrowing against assets to get over the maximum.

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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.

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  • 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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