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Re:Kickstarter Union voted 97.6% to ratify one of the first tech union... on Friday June 17, 2022 @02:22PM (#31782250)
If you are into unionization and tech, it's worth exploring the platform co-op (worker co-ops) world a bit. An essential link list via their Facebook group page https://docs.google.com/document/d/1yL5-Q-uPgg1qGtxrKEYOXdsn...

Ask HN: Does anyone know of any good SaaS Q&A (Quora, HN, Reddit-esk) platforms?

Posted by vivekmgeorge on Tuesday March 29, 2022 @12:45PM
from the ask-hn dept.

We are trying to get public/community input around sustainability standards. Thought a Quora like platform would be an ideal tool to hear many voices, for people to leave comments on ideas, and to up/down vote suggestions. Wasn't super impressed with what I was finding via Googling. Any suggestions? Thank you!

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Re:Business Booms at Kroger-Owned Grocery Stores, but Workers Are Left... on Monday February 14, 2022 @01:23PM (#30335854)
Kroger profits are at record highs. Its stock is up 36% in a year. Its CEO got a 45% raise to $22M and makes 909x the median worker.

75% of its workers are food insecure. 63% can't pay their bills. Many are on food stamps.

[@DanPriceSeattle's comment from Twitter]

Re:The surprising factors driving murder rates: income inequality and ... on Saturday February 12, 2022 @10:17PM (#30318802)
Yes. Not new, but for some the mental exercise to put this idea together seems too hard. The general narrative is that criminals are just random bad ppl!

Highly Paid Union Workers Give Ups a Surprise Win in Delivery Wars

Posted by vivekmgeorge on Wednesday November 10, 2021 @12:29PM
from the l.facebook.com dept.

https://l.facebook.com/l.php?u=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.bloomberg.com%2Fnews%2Farticles%2F2021-11-04%2Flabor-shortage-ups-union-drivers-give-delivery-service-edge-over-fedex-fdx%3Ffbclid%3DIwAR1tMm5XXr_CmsGH96lsbM3jHmlvb8tj_YhC_UIDKNKQxjipCIJ4aeSKs1M&h=AT12__kLghw1DOavQMkzkmM9ktqbzkcN8EhP33pOJ8ABel9oCCtve6rZr9X5if_Q9Ly1CI7LsRPFSKWRs_CGsZBlcA4QUDgWI1LxHBMvAStdBaXXrGoBXJPsklo3J1Na7cCR0gUnYEbfj9_A8Y3gSk4ECYZ7Rl0QuapdNcwz-dJHBjPxaHIjB3hA2Y9qUpq0AX8OdoGd18N0xy-cAPX09yvw0UGC6sIuNs8gvLfze3uMqFjWnJMkh2M07MdhlM7gq7Mg4UxQ-2tCPK2crpfEPu2eOTyvHnCsYWcjG75Z0duOh87iWRMD

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Re:The Hyperloop May Disrupt More Than Just Travel - Bloomberg on Wednesday May 26, 2021 @08:32AM (#27289665)
I hadn't thought about network capabilities. If multiple, small pods could be sent every few minutes that's a game changer for sure!
Re:Our Skulls Are Out-Evolving Us on Saturday May 22, 2021 @10:11AM (#27246685)
From my related research I believe this a major underlying problem facing much of the world (especially the West). If compressed airways (and related issues) are causing humans not to get proper sleep, the downstream effects on society could be huge.
Re:Subsidies Awarded to Amazon: at least $4.04B and Counting on Tuesday May 18, 2021 @10:18AM (#27194886)
The irony. The bride of capitalism basks in welfare benefits. All the while paying minimal taxes and working tirelessly to turn workers basically into machines ;)

A smarter move by politicians would be use these same dollars to support worker owned co-ops in a greater way. They have proven to be more efficient as a businesses model and better at shifting money to more hands. Plus, good jobs for the workers :)

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