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Message: <blockquote data-quote="Snarf Zagyg" data-source="post: 8420210" data-attributes="member: 7023840">I think that a lot of bad, bad things have been done under the cover of this type of secrecy. It (keeping salaries and compensation a secret) is a weird element that has been ingrained in our culture that pretty much only benefits "the man."For example, a lot of times you will see that companies and industries are able to systemically pay marginal/disadvantaged worked less (women or minorities) because they know that salaries aren't public; it's only when one worker learns that they are making less than their comparable peers that this can be corrected.It also immensely helps companies in their bargaining positions; it's really hard for a lot of workers to know "what they're worth" if, well, they don't know what other people are making. Is the employer's offer of $0.50 an hour more a really good deal, or are they taking advantage of you? ..obviously, this last one is also a product of fewer unions. When there is a unionized workplace, people know what the payscales are. Because they have been collectively bargained. But for the most part, keeping salaries secret serves only to benefit companies and the wealthiest. In terms of gaming, we can see this as well- I am sure a lot of people misunderstand what the "celebrities" in written TTRPGs can make. It is great that people are publishing their salary information. It will also help others, who are similarly situated, determine if they are making a good salary for their work and experience.The more that is shared by workers, the more collective knowledge, the better their bargaining position.</blockquote>

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