Work Reform

9833 readers

1387 users here now

A place to discuss positive changes that can make work more equitable, and to vent about current practices. We are NOT against work; we just want the fruits of our labor to be recognized better.

Our Philosophies:

All workers must be paid a living wage for their labor.
Income inequality is the main cause of lower living standards.
Workers must join together and fight back for what is rightfully theirs.
We must not be divided and conquered. Workers gain the most when they focus on unifying issues.

Our Goals

Higher wages for underpaid workers.
Better worker representation, including but not limited to unions.
Better and fewer working hours.
Stimulating a massive wave of worker organizing in the United States and beyond.
Organizing and supporting political causes and campaigns that put workers first.

founded 1 year ago

MODERATORS

seeCseas@lemmy.world

tintory@lemm.ee

TinMod@lemmy.world

209

Snoop Dogg shows support for striking actors by canceling 'Doggystyle' concerts (thegrio.com)

submitted 1 year ago by stopthatgirl7@kbin.social to c/workreform@lemmy.world

5 comments fedilink hide all child comments

The "Snoop Dogg & Friends: 30th Anniversary of Doggystyle" concerts have been canceled in support of the WGA and SAG/AFTRA strikes.

you are viewing a single comment's thread
view the rest of the comments

[–] btonz@lemmy.world 4 points 1 year ago (4 children)

Anyone able to explain how this really helps though? I mean is Bob Iger going to be like “we have to get this solved quick! I’m trying to hear Gin and Juice live!”

[–] Krakatoa@lemmy.film 11 points 1 year ago

What the others have said as well the pressure of public opinion. The effects of the strike may not be felt for months but if musical artists start cancelling shows, this is going to effect the fans now. The public outrage towards execs and companies can be very persuasive.

[–] Talaraine@kbin.social 9 points 1 year ago

Plus: "It’s been a little over a week since the members of SAG-AFTRA announced in a July 13 press conference that its members were going on strike. The union, which includes actors, recording artists, radio personalities and other media professionals, joined the WGA, which has been on strike since May 2, putting a pause on the earning potential of almost 200,000 entertainment professionals until a resolution is met."

[–] zaph@lemmy.world 9 points 1 year ago

It helps spread the word. Cable news isn't covering the strike much if at all so everything helps. It also helps send the signal that more people aren't going to watch media made by AI.