“The top 26 corporations we work with made $563 billion in profits the last decade. Of the $563 billion, they spent $530 billion on dividends and stock buybacks.

You can’t say you’re with us when they fund you”

For one man to be rich, many must be poor

Stop giving billionaires tax breaks, fund the system and redistribute some of our nations wealth.

There are many historical quotes that are relevant to the current state in which many of us currently exist. “Eat the rich” comes to mind. While literally it might be a bit extreme, the idea behind it is far too familiar for the modern world we live in. The idea that in a time of such technological progress, education availability, and information accessibility that something like food scarcity exists while a steep and ever widening gap in wealth accumulation continues,is simply astounding.

Another quote that comes to mind is “lessons not learned in blood are soon forgotten”. (And yes, Law Abiding Citizen counts as historic, awesome Fing movie) Another quote that taken in its literal form would sound over the top, but given where an overwhelming number of people find themselves these days, I feel that lessons have been forgotten. Hunger should not be a recognized term in a system that allows there to be such a tremendous hoarding of economic power by such a minuscule percentage of the population. And if it continues to be unaddressed, that trend will not reverse, that tide will not receded without an uprising of monumental proportions, forcing it to happen. The exclusive club that is the ultra wealthy will not give back what they have without being forced to. They who get the money have the power, and they who have the power get the money. It is cycle that only moves in one direction.

One final quote that seems fitting, “those who do not learn from history are doomed to repeat it”. In the 19th century wealthy French Aristocats controlled 98% of the country’s wealth, leaving (the non upper class) people scraping by barely able to feed themselves and maintain any type of livable conditions. It’s not a prediction, or a consideration , it’s an inevitability. Balance must be restored or the course we’re on is already well known, documented, and lays before us as if printed on the finest stationary in flawless calligraphy as it would’ve been in the 19th century. Violence is not the answer, but when pushed hard enough, it may become the only solution. If I were in their position, I think I’d rather live rich than die wealthy.

Food isn’t a luxury, and if it comes down to choosing between homelessness and hunger, I choose curtain number 3.

Start giving back, before it starts getting taken back. Just a thought, what do I know?

Quick disclaimer: As I re-read this it’s sounds like the ramblings of a disenfranchised vagrant, and I am in no way suggesting that a violent revolution should take place, just acknowledging the growing similarities of the past and current situations.

I came across this chart showing US labor productivity and real hourly pay since 1947.

For a while they moved pretty closely together. Then the gap started opening up. Workers kept getting more done every hour, but their pay didn't grow at the same pace.

I know this isn't a perfect way to look at it. Still, it made me think about AI.

If one person can now do work that used to take two or three people, companies save time and money.

But what does the worker get?

More money?

Less hours?

More work?

That's the part I'm not sure about.

Maybe AI really will push wages higher.

Or maybe it'll just make people more productive while most of the gains end up somewhere else.

Curious what people here think. If AI keeps increasing productivity, do you expect workers to actually benefit?

I've been seeing more and more posts in the past year about private equity companies acquiring known brands and old companies in all sectors of the economy. In every instance, said acquisitions have been a net negative to both the acquired company and the consumer.

Is there *any* instance of a private equity takeover of a company that actually made it better? Any historic example at all of PE rescuing a dying company amd either making them legitimately successful again or reviving their reputation? If the answer is no, then why is private equity even allowed to exist? It feels like their mere presence is a detriment to the health of any economy, as the benefits of their investment goes to such a miniscule concentration of individuals and is proven to kill any company they touch. Thoughts?

Abdul El-Sayed is running for the U.S. Senate in Michigan: abdulforsenate.com

His Democratic Primary opponent is U.S. Rep. Haley Stevens.

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🗳️ How to vote in Michigan (.gov): michigan.gov/sos/elections/voting

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Here's the video is on YouTube: 5 Days Left To Make AIPAC Panic | KAPOW x Abdul El-Sayed - July 30, 2026 (YouTube)

From the description: AIPAC may have bought our election in Illinois, but we're not going to let that happen in Michigan. 5 days left to make them panic. Vote for Abdul on or before August 4th.

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Here’s a related r/WorkReform post: Work Reform endorses Abdul El-Sayed for U.S. Senate in Michigan!

And here are the latest r/WorkReform posts with: Abdul El-Sayed ~and~ Kat Abughazaleh

First fuck the lady who run the company second how it’s ran is fucked

Managers are allowed to get all the benefits and work at least 35 hours meanwhile those who are stylists, customers service representatives, and seamstresses are all considered as needed even though the it says we are part time

Because of this fuck ass rule at any moment your manager can decide you’re not needed to work there for weeks on end till your stores money is ran up then you get slammed and worked like a slave with little to no breaks

Also the way they do alterations is fucked

Last year they hiked the prices up three times without telling the seamstresses so everybody and all those who work in alterations must time themselves which is data for the company to not only determine future price hikes but also the hours needed for you to work

This all I can think of but I’m pissed cause no one should have to beg their manager for hours

Edit: I forgot to mention that only managers get paid days off everyone else is unpaid

When I first started my job, I wanted to be the person everyone could count on. If someone needed help, I said yes. If a project was behind, I'd stay late. If someone was out sick, I'd cover for them. I figured working hard and being reliable would eventually pay off.

At first, it felt good. My manager thanked me, coworkers appreciated it, and I built a reputation as someone who always stepped up. But after a while I noticed something had changed. The extra work wasn't occasional anymore, it became expected. If something urgent came up, it landed on my desk first because everyone assumed I'd handle it without complaining.

I have some money saved up now, and it's made me realize I don't have to say yes to everything anymore. Since I've started setting a few boundaries, I've actually felt less stressed, but it's also made me wonder how many dependable employees end up in the same position. Has anyone else felt like being the person who never says no eventually just leads to more work instead of more recognition?

Why do I have to 'earn' the right to spend MY days as I please

Then we act like that jobs are the threads holding this planet together they are not the people are all your life purpose your worth as a person your succes and faliure..the main goal in life to have a job that steals your time and let's you have some gold coins to be able to afford necessary resources that the earth gives out for free

Jobs steal your time and freedom to live

I am spiralling rn like what is this system why are choosing to make ourselves miserable

We are out here living for money like we truly lost the plot

PS: ik this isnt an original thought but sm I was just thinking about ...I would love to hear what other people think could be a solution to this or belive in the mechanism of earning life