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From time to time I will see a post that is like “don’t buy THING because COMPANY is screwing their employees”. In most cases, I am willing to believe that the company is screwing there employees, I work for a company, I know how business leaders think. But here is the thing, if you want me to help you, I need you to help your self first, and that means unionizing.

When the writers strike happened over the residuals on streaming services, I canceled my subscriptions. I don’t by Coffee from non-unionized Starbucks. I canceled my Prime account when Amazon was doing all their union busting. When my truck delivery was delayed by Ford because auto workers were striking, I called Ford customer service every day saying “pay them so I can get my truck or I will buy something else”. I am a member of the working class and I will support my fellow working class members.

But if you are going to agree to bad employment contracts and let the business people screw you because you don’t think you need to unionize. Sorry buddy, I am not going to help you when shit hits the fan.

I am looking at you Software Developers, I am looking at you IT Professionals, I am looking at you every employee in every fucking industry. Help yourself now before it is too late.

Eight months after voters approved it, Missouri Gov. Mike Kehoe signed the repeal of a law Thursday that had guaranteed paid sick leave to workers and inflationary adjustments to the minimum wage.

The move marked a major victory for the state’s largest business group and a frustrating defeat for workers’ rights advocates, who had spent years — and millions of dollars — building support for the successful ballot measure. The repeal will take effect Aug. 28.

Lots of books on the labor movement and socialist reform.

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About Co-ops

"By democratizing workplaces, worker co-ops can give shape to a real, daily democracy on a society-wide basis." - Richard Wolff

We believe cooperatives (and specifically worker co-ops) are a critical component to realizing a more sustainable, equitable, and democratic future. Read more to learn why.

What is a cooperative?

A co-op is a business that is owned and self-managed by its members with the principle of “one person, one vote.” There is no boss, CEO, or Board of Directors who can make decisions by themselves and for their own personal benefit. Co-ops are people-centered, and are driven to create sustainable enterprises and long-term stability for all involved in them.

The values that form the base of any cooperative are self-help, self-responsibility, democracy, equality, equity, and solidarity. The management structures and day-to-day operations are designed according to the needs and desires of the co-op members and can vary greatly.

There are many types of cooperatives:

1. Worker Co-op: A business that is owned and controlled by the workers, who together decide the business operations, strategic directions, profit distributions, etc. -- Examples: Equal Exchange, Cooperative Home Care Associates
2. Consumer Co-op: Owned by members who direct the co-op to purchase the goods or services they need, ensuring better availability, and more. This model is often seen in groceries, electrical distribution, childcare, banking, and housing. -- Examples: UW Credit Union, REI
3. Producer Co-op: Producers of a product band together to have a greater market share. Members are usually businesses themselves, not individuals, and such co-ops are often seen in agriculture. -- Examples: Dairy Farmers of America, Ocean Spray
4. Purchasing Co-op: Purchasers of a product band together to improve their purchasing power. Members are usually businesses themselves, not individuals. -- Examples: ACE Hardware, Independent Pharmacy Cooperative
5. Multi-Stakeholder Co-op: Owned and controlled by a mix of members and workers. -- Examples: Weaver Street Market, Boisaco Inc.

Cooperatives are not a new idea. Today, the International Cooperative Association’s research shows that “at least 12% of humanity is a cooperator of any of the 3 million cooperatives on earth.”^[[1] https://www.democracyatwork.info/about_co_ops]

Venture capitalist Harry Stebbings faced a wave of backlash in June after urging European startup founders to increase their work hours — but he now admits there’s some room for nuance when applying his mantra.

Stebbings, founder of 20VC, a firm managing $650 million in funds, advised founders on LinkedIn last month that “7 days a week is the required velocity to win right now,” to compete with startups in Silicon Valley and China.

The post went viral, to Stebbings’ surprise, and sparked a debate on whether China’s brutal “996” work culture — which means working 9 a.m. to 9 p.m. six days a week — is needed in Europe.

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Main Topic: The video discusses the Philadelphia sanitation workers' strike, their demands for fair wages, and LL Cool J's decision to stand in solidarity with them by refusing to cross the picket line and perform in the city.

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• The Strike: Philadelphia sanitation workers are on strike, demanding fair wages and better treatment. The strike has led to garbage piling up in the city, creating unsanitary conditions.
• Capitalist Narrative: The video criticizes the "capitalist narrative" of replacing striking workers with lower-paid replacements ("scabs") instead of paying fair wages.
• Union Support: The video supports the union's efforts to fight for workers' rights and fair compensation. It also mentions the limitations of unions and suggests worker cooperatives as a potential endgame.
• Mayor's Role: The video places blame on the mayor of Philadelphia for the strike, arguing that the mayor has the power to resolve the situation by offering a fair contract to the workers.
• LL Cool J's Solidarity: LL Cool J canceled his performance in Philadelphia to show solidarity with the striking workers, stating that he couldn't cross a picket line and accept money while workers are fighting for a living wage.
• Public Support: The strike has garnered public support, with many residents expressing hostility towards the political establishment and calling for action.
• City's Finances: The video claims that the city has the financial resources to meet the workers' demands but chooses to allocate funds elsewhere, such as to Israel.

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• LL Cool J's statement refusing to cross the picket line is highlighted as an act of solidarity and moral responsibility.
• The video emphasizes the importance of holding politicians accountable for the workers' situation.
• The tense exchange between a sanitation manager and a union member on the picket line.
• The video calls for viewers to support the workers and direct their frustration towards the mayor.

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The former billionaire, who inherited a coal mining business from his father, presides over a state where 29% of residents are on Medicaid

When Senator Jim Justice of West Virginia was asked about the Senate Republicans' newly released portion of the proposed spending bill that requires parents of children older than 14 to work for Medicaid, he said, "biblically, we are supposed to work."