My dear fellow worker,
What if we all withheld our labour?
Would not we halt the slave mill to a complete stop?
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My dear fellow worker,
We are asking for a better pay and better working conditions.
We are not asking for a trip to the Bahamas or Cape Town!
We make these people all that money
And all we get in return from them is scorn, laughable wages, getting fired on the spot and endless threats for insubordination.
Is this why you and I leave our beds in the wee hours of the night to go to work?
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If we all chose to withhold our labour,
Would we be listened to and respected as we ought to?
Would we be cherished as people that are actually important?
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– What If We All Withheld Our Labour? –
Better pay is important to everyone. I know lots of folks who have multiple jobs just to keep up!
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This is why I work for myself! It’s not as consistent, but I don’t answer to anyone else when it comes to working. I choose my hours, my clients, my jobs, etc. Employers expect us to bow down to them for nothing in return.
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It’s a definite catch-22 for workers. On the one hand, things might come to a standstill if everyone withheld their labor. On the other hand, these companies could simply wait people out. =(
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I think fair pair is so important. It makes me sick to think that some people are not getting paid fairly. The cost of living is so high, and the wages are way too low.
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Good question! It’s definitely a topic that needs to be discussed. Minimum wage is still low and I know some families who need second jobs just to make ends meet. It’s not easy.
Maureen | http://www.littlemisscasual.com
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This is such a great reminder. Know that your labor is powerful and that your profession is needed.
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It’s important for all workers to receive fair pay. One way to help get this is striking. It can often help get higher pay.
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If there will be no workers, what would happen to our economy. Companies should find a balance from giving just wages to its workers without compromising profitability.
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I often wonder about this myself. We work so hard for barely any return from both companies and the government. In fact, the average worker is punished with higher taxes for more hours worked. It’s ridiculous!
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I’ve never thought about it this way. You just gave me a new perspective when it comes to labor. Thank you! The minimum wage is still low, even nowadays in some developed countries.
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Such a great article to read and it’s an eye-opener to everyone, especially employer and employee to that amazing and smooth relationship. Hope that many will read this and consider a change!
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Brilliant topic.Currently in Uganda the economy is crazy.
Employers not shifting salary goal posts on the other hand.
While putting down tools would be advantageous in one way,it may be a risk of threats and terminations to the less prieveledged .Instead of working on the odds,some term it defiance
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Yes, having large numbers of workers withhold their labor would lead to action. It would be like what we refer to in the United States as going on strike, but on a much larger scale. The problem, of course, is that workers wouldn’t make any money during this span of time and most people cannot do that.
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as an employer… I totally agree with everything that you said. A company will not thrive without the help of their loyal workers – that’s what I truly believe. Things should be reasonable for everyone!
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Yes, I think that industries must rethink labour and how the workers are compensated and treated. After all, they play huge roles in the success of a company.
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Not unless every single person did it, which isn’t likely to happen. I teach and it really is not a livable wage. We always have the fine line of poverty hanging over our heads, especially now when rents and mortgages are increasing so very much.
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This is a tough subject which is very grounded in reality and I totally agree with your sentiments. Industries need to look at providing proper compensation to the laborers.
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You would find people taking undue advantage when they can. It is important to keep check on all laws so make sure no one suffers
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Minimum wage is such a big problem in countries like ours. It’s tough considering the fact that prices are beginning to inflate as well.
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Workers are the backbone of any company. It would be chaotic if we all withheld our labor.
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Can’t believe that was really happening. Paying fair wages to workers without compromising profitability is what companies should strive for.
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The right to a fair salary is important to all workers. Maybe, all the countries facing this. And that was really terrible!
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it’s def hard out there right now. it’s pertty much hitting everyone
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Good question. Most of us could not have imagined this situation just four years previously.
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It’s important for companies to pay and take care of their workers properly. This is such a great topic and reminder for everyone.
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