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“Antiwork” movement. when social media is used to complain about the world of work

Complaining on social networks is not new. But attacking his employer was a red line. This taboo has been broken due to the epidemic and its consequences on the labor market: “great resignation”, salary negotiations, reduced desire to work, etc. For about two years now, we’ve been witnessing a resurgence of employees venting their bile on Reddit, Facebook, YouTube, or TikTok.

Groups dedicated to this topic are even forming. This is the case with Reddit’s r/Antiwork forum and its 2.1 million members. Or its French-speaking equivalent, r/antitaff, with nearly 10,000 followers. This “anti-job” movement emerged back in 2013. Initially, it was more of an anarchist current, whose doctrine was: “Unemployment for everyone, not just the rich.” Over time, their message has weakened. The stated goal is now to protect workers’ rights: better wages, fewer hours at the office, or…

Source: Le Figaro

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