57 points

Unionization is essential for maintaining and protecting workers’ rights.

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I just want to say I’m sorry, on behalf of all Americans, for exporting Black Friday to the rest of the world.

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Taking the blame for capitalists, huh. We didn’t export shit, it was the greedy companies chasing profit.

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It’s just Americans being programmed to feel guilty online.

I know the stereotype is Canadians saying sorry, but online Americans tend to feel the most guilty about almost everything.

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should happen worldwide. Trickle down doesn’t work. It is in their nature to be greedy and we can’t depend on these rich greedy bastards to pay a fair wage.

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Do it in America as well

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pretty sure in america most “Amazon employees” are set up as contract workers so they can be fired at any time

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Aside from Montana, the remaining 49 are “at will” employment states. You can be fired for any reason at any time, aside from if your employment is terminated for being part of a protected class, regardless of if you are a contractor or not. There are some jobs that have more protections, like union jobs (yay unions). There are also some employment agreements that are not at will if I believe too.

You can also leave your job at any time for any reason in an at will state.

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What do you mean you “can” leave your job any time. They can’t drag you into the office

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Competitive wages and benefits… which does not mean “good” wages and benefits.

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Competitive usually means “just above minimum wage” and “bare minimum” benefits.

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