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These employees trying to organize seem to be ignoring that they don't actually provide the majority of the value that Wikipedia benefits from, volunteers do.
by nickff 5mo ago
These employees trying to organize seem to be ignoring that they don't actually provide the majority of the value that Wikipedia benefits from, volunteers do.
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- kennywinker 5mo agoWhat a horrible take. The janitor deserves to be paid well, work in safe conditions, and have stable hours. They may not provide “the majority of the value” but without them work would grind to a halt. Same applies to every other job. If it needs to be done, then it should be treated with respect and dignity.
- nickff 5mo agoI agree that everyone deserves to be paid according to their contribution, and have their employer follow all relevant laws. I am not aware of anyone being murdered, enslaved, or even tortured by the Foundation. This group seems to be trying to ‘cash in’ on Wikipedia’s AI windfall, and I think that will cause long-term damage to the organization.
- kennywinker 5mo agoSo, what you’re saying is you believe the bar for starting a union is being murdered, tortured, or enslaved? Why? Why would the bar not be: we feel our contributions are undervalued. Because that’s what you’re calling a “cash in” attempt. If they made the company work up to this point, and the company got a windfall because of its position, why do they not deserve a piece of that windfall?
- nickff 5mo ago>”So, what you’re saying is you believe the bar for starting a union is being murdered, tortured, or enslaved?” No, I’m not saying that, and if I were, I’d clearly state it.
- kennywinker 5mo agoThen why bring that up, if it’s not relevant to the topic?