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Has a manifesto or list of ideals and demands ever been specifically listed for this movement?

I've been going through the literature provided in the comments, and while a lot of it provides interesting points, there doesn't seem to be any specific document detailing what, specifically, we, as a movement, want. I know that movements don't necessarily need specific goals and ideals, but I figure some guiding principles wouldn't hurt. I ask this because I've been working on a “manifesto” to employers and the owning class detailing our demands. After the debacle that was the Fox News interview, I feel like at least having some specific list of ideals/demands wouldn't hurt. This is what I have so far, in no particular order. Some are currently implemented, some less so. Primary demands/grievances: A minimum wage that allows us to live without fear of the future is a necessity that should be implemented, regardless of the job. Paid Maternal leave should be provided for any woman, or anyone,…


I've been going through the literature provided in the comments, and while a lot of it provides interesting points, there doesn't seem to be any specific document detailing what, specifically, we, as a movement, want. I know that movements don't necessarily need specific goals and ideals, but I figure some guiding principles wouldn't hurt.

I ask this because I've been working on a “manifesto” to employers and the owning class detailing our demands. After the debacle that was the Fox News interview, I feel like at least having some specific list of ideals/demands wouldn't hurt. This is what I have so far, in no particular order. Some are currently implemented, some less so.

Primary demands/grievances:

  • A minimum wage that allows us to live without fear of the future is a necessity that should be implemented, regardless of the job.
  • Paid Maternal leave should be provided for any woman, or anyone, who had recently given birth off at least two months.
  • Those who are caught abusing employees in any fashion should face repercussions for their actions
  • Reasonable accommodations should be provided for those who are disabled, whether physically or otherwise.
  • Employees should be able to mourn loved ones with dignity when they pass away with the assurance that there will be no repercussions for doing so.
  • Customers should face repercussions for their mistreatment of employees.
  • Workers should be provided at least one week of vacation time available regardless of the time or place.
  • Workers should be able to organize and unionize without the threat of disciplinary action, official or otherwise.
  • Workers are to be provided with ample opportunity to use the bathroom.
  • Workers should not have to provide medical proof that they are unable to come to work.
  • Workers should not face prejudice for their religious beliefs. By extension, workers should be given ample time to celebrate their religious holy days.
  • NO worker should face consequences for having a piercing, tattoo, dyed hair, or other body modification.
  • NO employee should face prejudice based on gender or sexual identity.

Additional comments:

The myth of “lifting oneself up by the bootstraps” is outdated

Trickledown economics is a suspect ideology at best

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