Category: Fair Labor Practices
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Part 8: The Digital Working Day: A Historical Perspective on the Struggle for Fair Labor and Value of Digital Content Creators
Karl Marx’s examination of the working day sheds light on the ongoing conflict between workers and capitalists over the value of labor-power. Marx observes that the length and conditions of the working day are crucial in how capitalists exploit workers to maximize profit. The extension of the working day, low wages, and harsh working conditions…