Wage Slave

A look at the term wage slave from a historical point of view.

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• wage
• slave
• slavery
• capitalism
• socialism
• anarchism
• leegeegee
• franc28
• mr1001nights
• exploitation
• anarchy
• labor
• history

[KenCat1337]

What is that audio excerpt from?

[buddhagem]

KPFK, a local, listener sponsored radio station in Los Angeles...I can't think of the ladies name at the moment. She was basically introducing Michael Parenti in this clip. KPFK is part of the Pacifica network. Here in New York we have WBAI. I think there are five stations all together.

[EasternMerchant]

@blackwayfarers but, I do consider myself fortunate that I made it through mandatory 3 year Korean Military conscription since many people have committed suicide during this time of their lives.

[blackwayfarers]

@EasternMerchant

eek. i am sorry if that is your situation!

[EasternMerchant]

@itsadeadmansparty If you don't mind my asking where are you from? 

[EasternMerchant]

@itsadeadmansparty :( unfortunately they can. Guns are regulated, and not allowed to be shown in public view. Thanks for your concern friend :) As for Mobs, our former president exiled them to an island. But it seems new mobs are sprouting up here and there. Just because Korea seems developed looks can be deceiving. Yes we have been lied to. I am so happy you understand our dilemma. South Korea is ruthlessly capitalistic! Money is before human. :(

[itsadeadmansparty]

@EasternMerchant Wait are you sure in Korea they can hit you with a bat? I mean really? Dont you guys have guns in your country? Sounds like you need the help of the Yukuza or local mob, Dont worry my country is just as bad, The problem is you thought you were receiving democracy when you separated from the north, actually both systems are the same, one is more economically third world then the south so its even harder there, but honestly this democracy lie has gone too far

[EasternMerchant]

@itsadeadmansparty This is Korea, there are no such things has human rights in working environment. If you walk into store as angry customer, the store clerk can take bat and hit you with it! :( If they can do that to a customer, imagine what they can do to an employee.

[itsadeadmansparty]

@EasternMerchant Have you thought to report this crazy boss to the authorities? Those are criminals you understand?

[EasternMerchant]

@blackwayfarers hehe try to keeping you job for ten years while working for Korean Boss!

Might be notified at the last minute to stay back for hours on end with no definite knowledge of when your shift ends.

Physical Assault because you weren't psychic enough to magically know what they expect 100% of the time.

Doing extra things that goes beyond your job description that the Boss expects WITHOUT PAY!

Never knowing if you're getting paid on time or AT ALL!