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Starbucks fires 7 employees involved in Memphis union effort

Starbucks fired seven workers who were involved in unionizing in Memphis, Tennessee, fueling accusations that the company is retaliating against a growing labor movement at its locations across the United States.

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We live in a failed state.

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Called off of work today

Long story short I’m one of those people who hates calling off and work and feels bad about my co-workers picking up my slack but today I said fuck it I needed a mental day called off didn’t give a reason just said I needed a sick day took some sick hours and it feels great to stay home enjoy breakfast and soon lunch with my family (: whatever they have to say tomorrow I don’t really care anymore tbh

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Dollywood offering free tuition, books to all employees through pilot program

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I actually envy folks who can work from home but at the same time I feel like they should absolutely be able to continue to do so.

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Return to the office? No thanks!

I've worked for my company for nearly 8 years and after multiple conversations, last week I resigned due to the push to relocate to a different city, despite the majority of my team being remote. I sent an email to our CEO on the way out. The job market is good out there folks and make sure you advocating for yourself. Anyone have the odds on this guy responding? I put them at about zero. Hi CEO! After 8 years, today is my last day at Company Name. Before closing the books on my time with the company, I feel compelled to share a brief reflection with you. Thanks in advance for the time and attention. Leaving this company is bittersweet for me. I’ve worked for multiple business units, multiple brands and all across the country (from A to B to C to D where I’ve spent the back half…

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Keeping wages low seems to be the psychological tactic to keep workers continuously striving for the unobtainable: super wealth. This is the thought I’ve had seeing r/antiwork and recalling what I read in this book a long time ago.

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Where are all the karens working?

I mean, they complain about places being undersaffed and that “you should do your job properly”. It makes me wonder where are they working so that they don't understand basic human needs

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Today my 3-year old son learned about Capitalism.

My 6-year old daughter and 3-year old son were racing this morning. My daughter, who’s naturally faster, got ahead of her brother easily and then declared, “Whoever’s in the lead can freeze the person behind them. Freeze!” My son freezes and she starts laughing and runs further ahead before unfreezing him. This continues for over a minute and he start screaming in frustration. So today my son learned how capitalism works. On the plus side, my daughter learned how revolutions work because he stopped listening and blew past her for the win.

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Gotta love when you turn in your notice and somehow they have the money to be able to negotiate with

Put in my notice last week and was called up to speak with the president of the employer I work for. Magically, they had “found” money to try to use to get me to stay. Didn't have the money all those years I had asked for a raise though. fuck atta here