Where hard work doesn't pay off
www.oxfamamerica.org
An index of US labor policies compared to peer nations

cross-posted from: https://sh.itjust.works/post/2556280

The US is falling drastically behind OECD countries in mandating adequate wages, protections, and rights for millions of workers and their families. The wealthiest country in the world is near the bottom of every dimension of this index.

  • snooggums
    8•1 year ago

    A factory laborer 40 years ago could both feed and house their family plus send their kids to college on a single income.

    • @captainlezbianEnglish
      3•1 year ago

      I hope I can save up enough to send myself back to college…