"IT industry probably have the cushiest jobs" This isn't selfishly just about me, this is about what makes sense for our society. "Employee/Employer relations

"IT industry probably have the cushiest jobs" This isn't selfishly just about me, this is about what makes sense for our society. "Employee/Employer relationships are usually legally bound by a contract" There is a long history of contract terms being set by the more powerful party - and it is almost always workers who need the job and have less power. "it's no fault but your own" This completely ignores that opportunities are defined by our society - and the US has very low economic mobility. "what's missing is education" For over a decade education has not provided an improved salary in spite of much improved GDP. The perception of better salary has been shown to be lowered salary for the rest of society (excluding the 1% of course.) "what more laws you want" We could start by emulating other countries. Denmark workers join Unions which are funded through government. Flexcurity offsets "at will employment" with a great social safety net and free education. Corporatism creates "interest groups" which can be involved with decision-making for employers and industries. Some countries require employees on the board. Some countries only purchase from companies with transparent finances (no offshores). And these are just some techniques proven to work, there are many others which may be a good idea.